Food price pressures still weigh heavily on Lagos households as the cost of some essential food items surged between January and October 2025.
A monthly food-price survey conducted by the Nairametrics Research Team across major markets (Mile 12, Oyingbo, Daleko, and Mushin) shows that many essential items now sell for nearly double their prices at the start of the year. The survey is carried out in the second week of every month.
Data from market analysis reveals that tomatoes, fish, pepper, and beans saw the sharpest jumps, with some rising by more than 90% in just ten months.
The sharp rise in food prices reflects Nigeria’s ongoing inflationary pressures, driven by high fuel costs, exchange rate volatility, and logistic challenges. With tomatoes, fish, and pepper leading to the surge, consumers continue to bear the brunt of a strained food economy.
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A 50kg bag of brown beans rose from N84,000 in January to N95,000 in October, a 13.10% rise. T Prices dipped to N75,000 in June before rising steadily to N95,000 by September, where they have remained.
The price of beans typically fluctuates with seasonal supply, but traders at Daleko Market say high demand and limited northern supply have kept prices elevated.
The sharp rise in food prices reflects Nigeria’s ongoing inflationary pressures, driven by high fuel costs, exchange rate volatility, and logistic challenges. With tomatoes, fish, and pepper leading to the surge, consumers continue to bear the brunt of a strained food economy.