Recent data from TheCableIndex has shed light on the states within Nigeria where food prices are skyrocketing at the fastest rates.
The analysis showcases the top five states witnessing the highest spikes in food prices, juxtaposed with those experiencing the least inflationary pressures.
Leading the list are Kogi, Kwara, Abia, Akwa Ibom, and Ekiti, all grappling with significant increases in food costs. On the other end of the spectrum, states like Borno, Kano, Nassarawa, Plateau, and Bauchi have reported comparatively lower inflation rates.
Here’s the comprehensive breakdown:
1. Kogi: 44%
2. Kwara: 41%
3. Abia: 40%
4. Akwa Ibom: 40%
5. Ekiti: 40%
6. Imo: 40%
7. Ondo: 40%
8. Osun: 40%
9. Rivers: 40%
10. Delta: 39%
11. Ebonyi: 39%
12. Cross River: 38%
13. Edo: 38%
14. Enugu: 38%
15. Lagos: 38%
16. Oyo: 37%
17. Bayelsa: 36%
18. Ogun: 36%
19. Anambra: 34%
20. Benue: 34%
21. Katsina: 34%
22. Abuja: 33%
23. Gombe: 33%
24. Jigawa: 33%
25. Kaduna: 33%
26. Kebbi: 33%
27. Niger: 33%
28. Yobe: 33%
29. Zamfara: 32%
30. Sokoto: 31%
31. Taraba: 31%
32. Adamawa: 30%
33. Borno: 30%
34. Kano: 30%
35. Nasarawa: 30%
36. Plateau: 30%
37. Bauchi: 29%
These figures underscore the diverse economic landscape across Nigerian states, with some facing significant challenges in food affordability while others manage to keep prices relatively stable.
