Nigerians are celebrating Christmas today amid sharp increases in the prices of food items and transportation fares. Transportation fares have also increased significantly on routes such as Oshodi to Mile 2 and across other parts of the state. Speaking with The Guardian, a livestock seller, Balogun Ganiyat, said sales had dropped sharply due to rising prices. I sold chicken for N7,200 last year, but it is N11,500 this year. Calling for economic relief, she urged a reduction in the dollar rate and fuel prices to stimulate spending.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2025 13:58 UTC