Despite lingering cost-of-living challenges across Nigeria, fresh inflation data for November 2025 point to a gradual easing of price pressures, with several states standing out as relatively more affordable for residents.
Nationally, headline inflation moderated to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, a notable slowdown from 16.05 per cent in October, offering cautious optimism that recent policy adjustments, improved supply conditions, and seasonal factors are beginning to take effect.
Using All Items inflation—which captures overall price movements—and food inflation, the most critical cost driver for Nigerian households, the following states recorded the lowest inflation rates nationwide, making them the most affordable places to live in November.
Kebbi State, also in the North-West, recorded an annual inflation rate of 10.3 per cent in November, down from 14.6 per cent in October.
Data from the NBS further show that the state’s annual food inflation eased to 7.5 per cent, from 9.6 per cent in the previous month.
Kebbi’s relatively low food inflation reflects steady local agricultural output, which has helped cushion residents from sharper price increases.
In July 2024, the state government flagged off the distribution of N4 billion worth of agricultural inputs to farmers under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, aimed at supporting smallholder farmers and strengthening the food supply chain.
The government also launched the Kaura Agricultural Development and Growth Agenda (KADAGE), a programme designed to boost productivity and drive long-term agricultural growth. Through these initiatives, farmers have received essential inputs, including fertilisers, farming equipment, and solar-powered water pumps, measures expected to significantly improve output and enhance food security across the state.
Beyond these interventions, there are no other publicly known initiatives specifically targeted at curbing inflation in Kebbi State.
