Beyond the price hike: Is Nigeria’s pay-tv giant facing its final act?

    Cheta Nwanze | Opinion | Mar 07, 2025    
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Nigeria’s economic landscape has been fraught with challenges over the past decade. In 2013, the inflation rate stood at 8.50 percent, but by December 2024, it had surged to 34.8 percent before slightly easing to 24.4 percent in January 2025—a reduction more due to a statistical recalibration than an actual improvement in economic conditions. This inflationary pressure, coupled with the volatility of the Naira, has made it increasingly difficult for businesses to maintain stable pricing. The cost of goods and services has risen across the board, from foodstuffs to fuel, with petrol prices skyrocketing from ₦175 to ₦1,030 per litre in just a few years. These economic realities have forced companies in various sectors, including Nigerian Breweries Plc and Netflix, to adjust their prices multiple times in 2024 alone.

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