Jubilation as Prices of Rice, Garri, Beans, Other Food Items Drop in Nigeria:NBS Data Reveals Relief for Households!

Jubilation as Prices of Rice, Garri, Beans, Other Food Items Drop in Nigeria:NBS Data Reveals Relief for Households!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor -in- chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist

There is growing optimism across Nigeria as fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals a notable decline in the prices of major staple foods in November 2025.

According to the bureau’s Selected Food Prices Watch report — released in Abuja on Monday — the average market prices of essential food items such as rice, beans, garri, tomatoes and onions eased both on a year‑on‑year and month‑on‑month basis, offering a measure of relief to millions of Nigerian households grappling with food inflation.

Key Price Movements

Rice: The average price of 1 kg of local rice declined by 5.00% year‑on‑year, landing at ₦1,861.95 in November 2025, and further eased by 2.71% month‑on‑month from October levels.

Beans: Brown beans — a key source of protein — recorded one of the largest drops, with prices falling 43.14% year‑on‑year to ₦1,547.03, and 12.13% lower compared to October figures.

Garri: White garri averaged ₦819.70 per kilogram, marking a 32.00% year‑on‑year decrease and a 3.19% drop from October.

Tomatoes: The price of tomatoes softened by 15.57% year‑on‑year to ₦1,243.02, and slid 2.06% month‑on‑month.

Onions: Onions also became more affordable, with a 29.03% year‑on‑year reduction to ₦1,332.77 and a 2.60% month‑on‑month decrease.

Context and Impact

The data suggests that months of high food inflation may be easing, albeit gradually, as several key food items trend downward. While prices remain elevated compared to historical norms, the recent reductions have been welcomed by consumers and market commentators alike.

Regional and state-level variations persist, with markets in Kogi and Imo States reporting relatively higher rice and beans prices respectively, while Bauchi and Adamawa recorded some of the lowest figures across the staple basket.

Outlook

Economic analysts caution that while the current downtrend offers breathing space for consumers ahead of the festive season, sustainability of these price declines will depend on factors such as harvest outcomes, supply chain efficiency and broader inflationary pressures. Continued monitoring of food price movements remains critical as Nigeria works to ensure food affordability and security for all.

Here are verified source links you can use as citations for your Sele Media Africa news report on the drop in food prices in Nigeria based on the NBS Selected Food Prices Watch (November 2025):

Citations:

1.Punch
https://punchng.com/food-prices-eased-in-november-2025-nbs/

2.Naija News
https://www.naijanews.com/2026/02/02/price-of-rice-garri-beans-other-food-items-in-nigeria-drop/

3. The Next Edition
   https://www.nextedition.com.ng/food-prices-ease-in-november-2025-nbs

4.Atlantic Post
https://atlanticpostng.com/nigerias-november-food-price-dip-looks-real-but-relief-is-uneven/

5.The Cable
https://www.thecable.ng/nigerias-inflation-rate-now-15-says-nbs

6. Punch NG
   https://punchng.com/nigerias-headline-inflation-eases-to-15-15-in-december-2025-nbs/

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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