# When does a family meal become a luxury in Nigeria?

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 16:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/7/when-does-a-family-meal-become-a-luxury-in-nigeria?traffic_source=rss

> Rising food prices in Nigeria are changing the cost and ingredients of traditional soups. At a cooking festival in Lagos, chefs and attendees describe how a family staple has become increasingly difficult to afford: a pot that once cost 5,000 naira now cannot be made with 10,000 naira.