Inflation: Rising costs quietly rewriting meal choices among Nigerians

Nigeria's food inflation, consistently above 30%, is forcing families to shift from balanced meals to survival diets like garri, noodles, and bread. In Lagos, customers buy smaller portions and skip meat and fish. In Abuja, residents like John Ademola note that hardship is hidden—many eat less but try to look fine. An anonymous civil servant says even employed people struggle.