The Hidden Costs Driving Up Tomato Prices in Lagos
Tomatoes may be coming into Lagos in larger quantities, but the journey from the farm to the market is still ...
Tag: food inflation
₦100,000 Buys Less as Inflation Bites
A year ago, ₦100,000 stretched further at the market, the fuel station, and the school run. Today, the same note ...
The Hidden Costs Behind Nigeria’s Everyday Fufu Business
Fufu may look like one of the simplest foods on a Nigerian dinner table, but turning cassava into the familiar ...
Naira Firms as Inflation Eases, but Food Prices Keep Pressure High
Nigeria’s naira strengthened over the past week, closing at ₦1,346.49 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while ...
₦500, Same Note, Less Value
Nigeria’s headline inflation may be slowing, but the cost of food continues to rise, leaving ordinary Nigerians with less purchasing ...
The Price Of Being Broke In Nigeria
For millions of Nigerians, poverty carries a financial penalty that does not appear on any government tax bill. The less ...
Nigeria’s Inflation Falls, But the Cost of Feeding a Family Keeps Rising
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 15.43% in July, but the moderation has yet to translate into broad relief for ...
Northern Insecurity Is Becoming a National Food-Price Problem
Nigeria’s worsening insecurity in major farming regions is doing more than deepening hunger in the North. It is disrupting the ...
BudgIT Reports Rising Healthy Diets Costs Across Nigeria
The rising cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria has renewed concerns over the country's food security and the ...
Nigeria’s Food Inflation Rises Again as Cooking Oil Prices Surge
Nigeria’s food inflation continued to rise in June 2026, reaching 17.52 percent, marking the fifth consecutive month of increases. The ...
