Inflation and the Nigerian economy (part 2)
By Guardian TV
27 April 2016 |
3:00 pm
On the second part of the rise of inflation and the Nigerian economy, commissioned by The Guardian, we look at its impact on everyday Nigerians. In Lagos, a taxi driver explains the challenges and effects this has had on his business.
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