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Nigeria Hit By Its Worst Economic Crisis, Currency At All-time Low Against Dollar

Nigerians are going through an unprecedented economic crisis due to spiralling inflation rates, coupled with monetary policies that have weakened the local currency against the dollar.

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Nigeria Economy Hardship | Photo: AP

People hold banners and protest due to the economic hardship in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Pedestrian shop for food items at the Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Pedestrian shop for food items at the Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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People sell onions at a Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Workers offload grains from a truck at the Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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People sell yam tubers at a Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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People hold banners and protest due to the economic hardship in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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A woman sells crayfish at a Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Pedestrians shop for tomatoes and other food items at the Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria.

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People hold banners and protest due to the economic hardship in Ibadan, Nigeria.