Nigerian breweries has decided to also increase the prices of beers in the country leaving many groaning in frustration.
This decision is coming following the country’s economic situation, and was shared through a letter dates August 1st, 2023.
It was also reported that the prices of the drinks will increase starting from Thursday 10th of August, 2023.
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“This is to inform you that we will review the prices of some of our SKUs effective Thursday 10th August 2023,” the letter read.
Reactions: The protest will be massive
The report had many social media users talking and most complaining about the economic situation of the country. See some comments below;
@mrlurvy: The protest will be massive. The only protest i will join.
@HnanenD: Not a problem. We will jerk prices of the services we render to safeguard resources for liquor. Sure!
@misi_lawrence: While my contribution to the profitability of the alcohol industry in general and the beer industry in particular has not been inconsiderate, I totally reject this proposed price hike. It is a calculated attempt to transmogrify me into a teetotaler and it will fail!!! 🍻
@drunkito: Not acceptable. How can they increase the hope of the common man.
@IK101_: Shebi you people were doing PR for Tinubu administration recently? Wetin come dey increase beer money wey poor man dey use cure frustration ụmụ ekwensu?
@bjsneh: E be like say na now I go take my wife advise oh … she’s right Drinking is not good for me
@JC_Ohajiudu: Haaa!!!! Even to “drink away your sorrows” don cost…🥲
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NLC declares August 2 nationwide strike over increase in fuel price
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government seven days to change certain policies that they believe are unfair to the Nigerians
One of these policies is the recent increase in the price of petrol.
If the government doesn’t act within the given time, the NLC plans to start a nationwide strike from August 2nd.
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