Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Hits N1,513 in February

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria was N1,513 per adult per day in February 2026, reflecting a 3.76% increase from N1,458 in January 2026. This figure represents a 12.4% rise compared to February 2025, when the cost was N1,346.

The South East region had the highest average cost at N1,889, followed by the South West at N1,786, while the North East recorded the lowest at N1,160. At the state level, Ekiti, Imo, and Abia had the highest costs at N2,075, N2,051, and N1,924, respectively.

Conversely, Adamawa, Borno, and Taraba reported the lowest costs at N979, N1,040, and N1,102, respectively. The report indicates that the increase in costs is driven by animal source foods, oils, and fats, while prices for starchy staples have decreased.

The data emphasizes the need for strategies to improve access to affordable healthy diets.