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Discover the impact of escalating food prices on Nigerian households amidst stagnant wages. Explore the latest costs of essential staples like rice, beans, and garri, highlighting the financial strain on citizens. Calls for government intervention intensify as families struggle to meet basic needs amid rising inflation and economic challenges

Amidst rising food prices in Nigeria, households are struggling to afford staples like rice, beans, and garri. With no increase in the national minimum wage, citizens face economic strain. Despite appeals, the government has yet to act. President Tinubu emphasizes self-sufficiency in food production, but prices remain high, exacerbating financial burdens. Here's a breakdown of the cost of some food items this week:

Price Of Bag Of Rice:
  • Foreign rice – ₦70,000
  • Dantata Parboiled Rice – ₦68,000
  • Mama Gold Rice – ₦69,500
  • Stoned-free Nigerian rice – ₦65,000
Price Of Bag Of Beans:
  • White Beans 25kg (₦30,000)
  • Brown Beans 25kg (₦30,000)
  • Honey beans 25kg (₦37,500)
  • White Beans 50kg (₦60,500)
  • Brown Beans 50kg (₦60,000)
  • Honey beans 50kg (₦95,000)
  • White Beans 100kg (₦120,000)
  • Brown Beans 100kg (₦132,000)
  • Honey beans 100kg (₦150,000)
  • Soya Beans 100kg (₦65,000
Price Of Bag Of Garri:
  • Ijebu Garri – 50kg (₦64,000)
  • Normal white garri – 50kg (₦40,000)
  • Yello Garri – 50kg (₦45,000)