In September 2026, Nigeria’s food prices climbed sharply, with Lagos, Imo and Ondo registering the highest year‑on‑year inflation rates, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the [National Bureau of Statistics](https://nigerianstat.gov.ng). The report, part of the September 2026 Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report, shows Lagos at 33.40 %, Imo at 33.79 % and Ondo at 31.49 %.
**Which states experienced the slowest food price growth?**
Taraba, Yobe and Borno posted the lowest year‑on‑year food inflation figures, indicating comparatively modest price pressures in those regions.
**What were the month‑on‑month trends?**
The data also revealed that Imo, Ondo and Oyo recorded the strongest month‑on‑month food price gains, while Adamawa, Kano and Bauchi saw the smallest increases over the same period.
National headline inflation eased to 14.64 % in September 2026, yet food inflation rose to 19.59 % during the month, underscoring the persistent pressure on household food budgets.
The findings highlight regional disparities in price dynamics, with southern states such as Lagos and Imo bearing the brunt of food cost escalations, while northern states like Taraba and Yobe experience comparatively milder impacts.