Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has voiced concern over Nigeria’s rising cost of living, saying the increasing prices of basic food items are becoming unbearable for many citizens.
June 14, 2026
Ruth Kadiri
By Ayo Onikoyi
Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has voiced concern over Nigeria’s rising cost of living, saying the increasing prices of basic food items are becoming unbearable for many citizens.
In a video shared online, Kadiri highlighted the cost of tomatoes and pepper, noting that some Nigerians now spend as much as ₦5,000 on the essentials.
VIDEO: N5,000 for tomatoes, pepper, actress Ruth Kadiri laments rising cost of living
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