Nigerians Sacrifice Cars As Cost Of Living Crisis Worsens

Some are turning to bicycles, despite the lack of appropriate infrastructure in major cities like Lagos, where car crashes are common (Credit: AFP)

Nigeria's economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his Honda Pilot utility vehicle, as he struggles with spiking living costs.

Emmanuel is not alone. Many in Africa's most populous country are abandoning their cars as the costs strain disposable income.