Bread at ₦3,000 a Loaf and Fuel at ₦300,000: What Hope for the Average Nigerian?

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An X user highlighted the struggle of ordinary Nigerians as living costs soar. He shared how his uncle, returning to Abuja after six years in Canada, bought three loaves of bread in a supermarket and was told the bill was ₦12,000 — about ₦3,000 per loaf. The visitor then borrowed an SUV and spent ₦300,000 to fill its tank. This raises urgent questions: how are workers surviving on typical salaries? How do parents manage school runs and daily commuting? When staple food feels like a luxury and fuel feels like a punishment, what remains for everyday Nigerians?

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