Inflation rises in Nigeria amid fuel scarcity and insecurity - Al Jazeera English

The hike in inflation means purchasing power of Nigerians, some of whom live on $50 monthly minimum wage, is declining.

Inflation in Africas most populous country soared to 16.8 percent in April, driven by fuel price increases and accelerating costs for food, including bread and cereals, newly released data from Niger… [+3487 chars]

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