Lagos, Oct 18, 2024 (AFP) - Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens

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2024-10-18

Nigeria's economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his Honda Pilot utility vehicle, as he struggles with spiking living costs. Emmanuel is not alone. Many in Africa's most populous country are abandoning their cars as the costs strain disposable income. The price of petrol has risen more than fivefold since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023. "I parked it at my son's house. I use publ......

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