Nigeria: Food Prices Increase in April 2026

Nigeria: Food Prices Increase in April 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items rose month-on-month in April 2026.

Food prices jump in April 2026

Nigerian food prices for tomatoes, beans, garri, and more saw a month-on-month jump in April 2026, according to the latest NBS report. Get the details here Read More: https://punchng.com/food-prices-jump-in-april-2026-nbs/

Food Prices Increase In April 2026- NBS

Food prices increase in April 2026- NBS By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items witnessed a month-on-month increase in April 2026. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for April 2026 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The report stated News Agency of Nigeria

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Food Prices Rise Again as Household Inflation Pressure Persists

The latest NBS food-price data shows that tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger and palm oil rose month-on-month in April 2026, underscoring persistent pressure on households and Nigeria’s still-fragile food supply chain.