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SOMETIMES THEY THREATEN TO LOCK ME UP

But I’m happy about the new tax reform. It’s going to really help a lot of people who are in the low-income bracket.

Some people come with printed papers like tickets. Some come with nothing. But both of them demand money.

They were like, oh, they are giving me two days. If I don’t make my payment in two days, they are going to close the place.

When you are taking your goods from the market to the bus stop or taxi, they will stop you at several points.

Postcards from Nigeria’s business owners suffocating under the weight of arbitrary and excessive taxation.

Postcards from people affected by flooding in Nigeria’s economic capital.

I don’t want to remember that day because it wasn’t pleasant.

My shop was destroyed, my goods were scattered, and all the money I had worked so hard to save was gone.

I remember leaving the akara still frying in the oil. I didn’t carry anything, not even my money.

It was difficult at first, balancing on one leg and trying to sew, but I refused to give up.