Skyrocketing food prices overwhelm Christmas celebrations across Nigerian markets As Nigerians prepare to celebrate Christmas, many are facing a subdued holiday season due to escalating food prices and transportation costs. In markets across the country, including Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Kano, Sokoto, and Kaduna, traders report significant declines in sales, attributing the downturn to inflation and rising transportation expenses. Abuja's Bwari Market, tomato seller Ali noted that a basket of tomatoes now costs N45,000, up from N30,000 last December. Similarly, broilers, which sold for N15,000 to N20,000 last year, are now priced...