Nigeria swelters in heatwave as costs to cool rise amid Iran conflict
A heatwave has left commuters sweltering in Lagos as the conflict involving Iran raises costs for cooling, deepening strain on households.
Commuters such as Azeez Akanni are enduring stifling heat on Lagos Island, beads of sweat rolling down their necks and arms during a severe heatwave. At the same time, the conflict involving Iran is driving up prices that make it more expensive for Nigerians to stay cool, increasing the burden on households and workers.