Economy: Roadside restaurants drop food quantity, forcing customers to cut budgets

By Elizabeth Adegbesan
The aroma of smoky jollof rice and boiling pepper soup still wafts through the bustling lanes of various busy business locations in Nigeria, but the portions being served tell a grim story of survival. 
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Economy&Lifestyle discovered that as skyrocketing inflation continues to erode the purchasing power of average Nigerians, roadside food vendors across major cities are forcing a tough compromise on their customers.
They dish out smaller portions of food at very high costs, amid complaints by artisans, who form the bulk of their customers. 
For decades, Nigeria’s vibrant informal food sector, locally known as ‘buka’ or ‘mama put’, has been the ...