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Nigerians switch to local wears as cost of foreign made, okrika soar

Monday, April 27, 2026

Nigerians are increasingly turning to locally made clothing, shoes and bags as the price of foreign‑made items continues to rise. This shift boosts demand for homegrown fashion and offers cheaper alternatives for consumers, especially women who previously favored Western styles. It signals a growing support for the domestic textile industry and potential job creation in Nigeria.

Nigerians are beginning to value what they produce, especially clothes.Ready-made foreign clothes, shoes and bags were valued a long time ago especially with women wanting to look and dress like the westerners. The post Nigerians switch to local wears as cost of foreign made, okrika soar appeared first on Vanguard News.