How Nigerian traders can survive Iran war as crisis enters eight week

    Bethel Olujobi | Editor’s picks | Apr 22, 2026    
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The ongoing crisis involving Iran, Israel and the US has since been rippling through Nigeria’s economy, driving up fuel costs, disrupting supply chains, and forcing commodity traders to rethink how they stay in business. From petrol stations to food markets, the effects are already visible, as the higher freight costs and erratic shipping routes feed directly into consumer prices.

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