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When Independence Meets the Harsh Reality of Survival

As Nigeria turns 66, the drums of celebration are muffled by the harsh rhythm of survival. Festus Akanbi examines why soaring living and business costs, shrinking incomes, and inadequate palliatives have left

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4 Oct 2026, 02:30 WAT · 3 min read
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When Independence Meets the Harsh Reality of Survival

As Nigeria turns 66, the drums of celebration are muffled by the harsh rhythm of survival. Festus Akanbi examines why soaring living and business costs, shrinking incomes, and inadequate palliatives have left