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When inflation indices are discussed, the ordinary man on the street finds it difficult to appreciate issues until he tries to relate it to the price trend for household needs. In this light, the housewife is in the best position to tell the story. Imagine a woman who got married 32 years ago. I have a sister who did. She said the first time she truly appreciated the level of inflation in the economy was about 10 years after she got married. [ 396 more words ]

Inflation and the Housewife When inflation indices are discussed, the ordinary man on the street finds it difficult to appreciate issues until he tries to relate it to the price trend for household needs. In this light, the housewife is in the best position to tell the story. Imagine a woman who got married 32 years ago. I hav...

A friend of mine loves singing the song “Ibile by Lil kesh” and I usually sing along. This song reminds me of how some people think that eating our local dishes is unsophisticated. They turn up their noses at local food items. I guess you would have heard people say “I do not eat okro or efo riro (vegetables)”. Others will rather spend their money on a meal of pizza and fries from Dominos than eat amala and gbegiri from Iya Eba. [ 304 more words ]

“Ibile” A friend of mine loves singing the song “Ibile by Lil kesh” and I usually sing along. This song reminds me of how some people think that eating our local dishes is unsophisticated. They turn up their noses at local food items. I guess you would have heard people say “I do not eat okro or efo riro (v...

It is becoming increasingly difficult to get artisans to cooperate with their customers when items have to be bought in the bid to maintain our assets. One needs all the street wisdom possible to survive these tough times. Let's look at an interesting experience. The other day, my friend's driver casually informed her that the glove compartment of her car could not be opened. [ 336 more words ]

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The Right Price! It is becoming increasingly difficult to get artisans to cooperate with their customers when items have to be bought in the bid to maintain our assets. One needs all the street wisdom possible to survive these tough times. Let's look at an interesting experience.   The other day, my friend's driver…