High Cost of Living
10 May
In the heart of Cotonou’s large Dantokpa market, Diane Makpenon's family corn shop is less busy than usual these days.
The business run by her mother like others in Benin’s economic capital has been slowing down as they struggle with rising prices.
31 Mar
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the Federal Government to take immediate action to address the rising cost of living in the country.
10 Mar
Some housewives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the high cost of living in the territory and Nigeria in general.
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A petroleum engineer, BalaZakka, yesterday, called on government, policymakers, and concerns stakeholders to take action to halt the drifting economy, warning of serious consequences if urgent action is not taken.
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Nigeria's cabinet ministers have held emergency meetings over the economy and food prices as the government comes under pressure over the fallout from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms.
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