Nigeria Sees 3.17% Drop in Jollof Rice Cooking Costs Amid Inflation Changes
The cost of cooking jollof rice in Nigeria decreased by 3.17% in the third quarter of 2025, attributed to technical changes in inflation measurement rather than actual price drops. SBM Intelligence highlighted that despite the statistical adjustment, the real cost of food remains a burden for households due to factors like insecurity and poor infrastructure affecting transportation and logistics.
Insecurity, especially along major highways, leads to increased costs for traders, impacting food prices. The report emphasizes the need for policymakers to address beyond inflation figures to tackle the urgent food affordability crisis in Nigeria.
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