Remi Tinubu video on selling akara, kulikuli and corn: 'To start akara business no cost plenty money'
Nigerian First Lady Remi Tinubu has sparked public debate after suggesting that small-scale businesses like selling akara or corn require little capital to start. She defended the government's 'Renewed Hope' agenda, highlighting her personal donations to health and social causes as evidence of support for the average citizen.
Why it matters
The comments highlight the growing tension between government rhetoric on economic self-reliance and the reality of the cost-of-living crisis facing many Nigerians.
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The article reports on the controversy by presenting the First Lady's quotes alongside the fact that public opinion is divided, maintaining a neutral stance.
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