Soaring Rice Prices Drive Hardship and Unrest Across Nigeria
- Rice prices have skyrocketed to N77,000 per bag, causing hardship for Nigerian families
- Inflation hit a 27-year high of 28.9% in December, driving up costs of staples like rice, beans, and garri
- Protests have erupted in cities across Nigeria over economic hardship and rising costs of living
- Traders and business owners say constant food price hikes are hurting sales and threatening operations
- State governments are responding with palliatives like distribution of grains, but citizens continue to struggle with high prices
