Nigeria vegetable and staple food prices rise sharply

Between October 5 and October 9, 2026, prices for several staple food commodities in Nigeria rose sharply. Onions experienced the most significant increases, with dry-season onions rising 23.8 per cent from N105,000 to N130,000 per 70kg bag. Wet-season onions also saw a substantial jump of 26.7 per cent, climbing from N75,000 to N95,000 per 70kg bag.

Other essential goods also trended upward during this four-day period. Dried white maize prices increased by 18.4 per cent, rising from N38,000 to N45,000 per 100kg bag. Additionally, tomato prices rose by approximately 12.5 to 14.3 per cent, while carrots and sweet potatoes saw increases of 10 per cent and 11.1 per cent, respectively.