The latest analysis from TheCableIndex has shed light on the Nigerian states experiencing the most rapid increases in food prices this year. Topping the list are Kogi, Kwara, Abia, Akwa Ibom, and Ekiti, showcasing significant spikes in food costs.
Here’s the complete breakdown:
- Kogi: 44%
- Kwara: 41%
- Abia: 40%
- Akwa Ibom: 40%
- Ekiti: 40%
- Imo: 40%
- Ondo: 40%
- Osun: 40%
- Rivers: 40%
- Delta: 39%
- Ebonyi: 39%
- Cross River: 38%
- Edo: 38%
- Enugu: 38%
- Lagos: 38%
- Oyo: 37%
- Bayelsa: 36%
- Ogun: 36%
- Anambra: 34%
- Benue: 34%
- Katsina: 34%
- Abuja: 33%
- Gombe: 33%
- Jigawa: 33%
- Kaduna: 33%
- Kebbi: 33%
- Niger: 33%
- Yobe: 33%
- Zamfara: 32%
- Sokoto: 31%
- Taraba: 31%
- Adamawa: 30%
- Borno: 30%
- Kano: 30%
- Nasarawa: 30%
- Plateau: 30%
- Bauchi: 29%
This comprehensive ranking underscores the widespread challenges facing consumers across various states, with soaring food prices contributing to economic strains nationwide.
