Tinubu marks one year in office as Nigerians continue to bear brunt of the economy

One year on since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria’s President, many people feel that his promise of “renewed hope” remains largely unfulfilled.

Tinubu assumed office with a big promise of new hope for Nigerians during a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country.

This pledge left some citizens hopeful for improvements and others skeptical about the new government’s potential.

But a significant spike in petrol prices has led to increased costs of goods and services nationwide, further reducing the disposable income for most citizens.

Ajani Lola, a civil servant from Nigeria’s southwest, described the past year as one of untold hardship.

“It placed us all…