There seems to be no respite for Nigerians on food prices despite the rise in naira value as the March inflation figure rose to 33.20 per cent.

Global warming and heatwaves are expected to further increase food prices and overall inflation across the world in future, according to new research from scientists and the European Central Bank.

…Market survey shows reduction in cost of noodles, sugar, beans, rice, pasta, others There seems to be some form of relief at the moment for Nigerians, especially those in the low to middle income bracket, who have for some months now been affected by the nationwide food price hike, driven by the sharp inflation and…

The rising number of hungry and angry Nigerians is enough to worry any government. Measures by the government to assuage the pains of Nigerians appear to be slow in taking effect.

Price of foodstuff have continued to gallop in the bush markets of Benue State, the supposed Food Basket of the nation.Benue, one of the highest producers of yam, cassava and soya bean, ranks among states with the cheapest food prices in the country.

Irrespective of the Federal Government’s current rush to address the food crisis facing the country, there are indications that prices of the commodities may not go down anytime soon, except certain indices responsible for the hike in food prices are tackled headlong.

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have commended President Bola Tinubu for the directive to release about 102,000 tonnes of grains to address soaring cost of food items.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday in Ilorin, the state capital, briefed different segments of the state on developments in the country, including efforts of the government to ease things for the people. Held in different sessions, the hours-long engagements involved labour union chiefs, transport sector leaders, artisans, leadership of the market unions, and…

Consumers International and Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) has lamented on the sudden increment of food prices in the market. In a recent research, the foundation unveiled concerning trends in Nigeria's food pricing landscape. The research spans six geo-political zones and focuses on fluctuations in food prices, especially staple items like yam, garri, rice,…

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abubakar Kyari, has assured that the ministry is working to deflate prices of food in the country.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, tomato, and other food items increased in November.

As food prices continue to surge, as witnessed this year, food security challenges will continue to persist, further reducing African continent’s capacity to achieve zero hunger by 2030.