Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- Residents of Sokoto on Monday protested the high cost of living in Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the protesters marched from Tudun Wada area of the state capital to the front of Government House.

Some of the protesters held placards, chanting "Beans is expensive", "Maize is expensive" "Fuel is expensive" among others.

Nigerians are grappling with inflation and economic hardship that were exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies in May last year.

The prices of foodstuffs and other commodities have been soaring, which has led to the worsening of the already fragile economy of the country.

The country's currency, the naira, has been witnessing a free fall with $1 exchanging for N1,500 as of Monday.

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