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A Nigerian man, Kelvin Onovo, has voiced his apprehension regarding the practice of selling eggs cracked open and packaged in nylon bags in local markets. He highlighted the potential health risks associated with this method, especially given the rising cost of food.
Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, announced that government interventions have led to a 50% reduction in the prices of key food items across Nigeria. He emphasized the positive impact of these measures during a retreat focused on agricultural transformation.
As Muslims in Nigeria gear up for the Ramadan period, the prices of essential food items such as rice, maize, and beans have surged in some states including Abuja, Kaduna, and Taraba, while remaining stable in Lagos and Kano.
The inflation rate in Nigeria decreased to 15.1% in January 2026, attributed to falling food prices. This marks a slight drop from the previous month, offering a potential easing of economic pressures.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised concerns about the climbing food prices and the potential for hunger in Nigeria, advocating for urgent collaborative measures to tackle the impending crisis.
Senator Adams Oshiomole has remarked that the economic policies of the Tinubu administration seem to have resulted in lower food prices, to the point where some Nigerians are expressing concern about food becoming too inexpensive.
