Rising Prices Force Beloved Lagos Street Food Vendor Out of Business, Highlighting Economic Struggles for Ordinary Nigerians
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A popular street food vendor (Iya onikoko) was forced to close her business due to rising food prices, leaving her in debt.
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The vendor resorted to becoming a maid at a local restaurant to survive.
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The vendor was likely a supporter of Tinubu, but his economic policies have negatively impacted her livelihood.
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The vendor's story exemplifies how regular Nigerians across ethnic, religious and gender lines have been economically harmed.
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The exit of the food vendor from the local street food scene highlights broader struggles for small business owners coping with soaring input costs.