The high prices of basic food items and cooking ingredients dampened the festive mood for many Nigerians across the country as residents join the rest of the world for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Residents and sellers of essential food items who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES expressed worries about the high prices — compared to last year’s Christmas season – and how they put pressure on their budgets.
Also, a survey conducted across major markets in various parts of the country revealed a notable increase in the prices of some essential food items and ingredients, including chicken, turkey, rice, vegetables, and oil.
