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Average Nigerian can live on N3,000 daily — Reno Omokri
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· September 13, 2026
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Key points Omokri's assessment is based on his own observations of market prices. Reno Omokri, Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Mexico, shared his thoughts on the cost of living.
Reno Omokri, Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Mexico, shared his thoughts on the cost of living. He believes the average person can get by on a certain amount of money each day. This amount is considered sufficient for basic needs, including food items like yam and rice.
Omokri's assessment is based on his own observations of market prices. He made these observations during a visit with a journalist.
Further details on Omokri's comments are available from the source, including his views on international poverty standards and how they relate to individual countries.
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Published: September 13, 2026 ·
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