10 Foods That Got Really Expensive in Nigeria in September 2024

In September 2024, prices of things like food and transportation in Nigeria went up even more. This made it harder for families to buy what they need.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that prices rose by 32.70%, which is higher than in August when it was 32.15%.

This is because the cost of things like buses, food, and other everyday items became more expensive.

What is Inflation?

Inflation means that things cost more than they used to. For example, if a bag of rice cost N500 last year, this year it might cost N1,000.

That’s inflation. In September 2023, prices were already rising, but they went up even more this year.

Why Did Prices Go Up?

Prices increased because it costs more to transport food and goods, and there are fewer supplies of some important foods. Foods like beans, rice, and plantains have become a lot more expensive.

10 Foods That Are Really Expensive Now

Here are some foods that have gotten a lot more expensive:

1. Brown Beans

• Price increased by 282% in one year.
• Now it costs around N2,738.59 per kilogram, and in some places even more.

1. White Beans

• Price increased by 273% in one year.
• It now costs about N2,579.02.

1. Ofada Rice

• This special type of rice has become 213% more expensive.
• Now it costs N2,359.47.

1. Yam Tubers

• Yams are 181% more expensive than last year.
• They now cost N1,668.49.

1. Unripe Plantain

• The price went up by 178%.
• It costs N1,511.09.

1. Tilapia Fish

• Fish like tilapia are 157% more expensive.
• Now it costs around N3,850.97.

1. Ripe Plantain

• The price increased by 156%.
• It costs N1,500.43.

1. Tomatoes

• Tomato prices are up by 153%.
• Now they cost N1,430.87.

1. Local Rice

• Rice prices have gone up by 153%.
• It now costs N1,914.77.

1. Gari (White)

• Gari, made from cassava, is 150% more expensive.
• It now costs N1,170.25.

This means that many families in Nigeria are finding it harder to afford food and basic things.

When prices keep going up, people have to spend more money just to buy the same amount of food they used to get for less.