Report: Cost of Healthy Diets in Nigeria Rises by 39.5% in 10 Years, Deepening Food Insecurity
A recent report indicates a 39.5% surge in the cost of healthy diets in Nigeria over the last ten years, exacerbating food insecurity and hunger in the region. The rise in prices has pushed many households towards cheaper, less nutritious food options, reflecting a troubling trend in Nigeria's fragile food system.
Approximately 36.2% of Nigerians face severe food insecurity, attributed to factors like inflation, currency depreciation, conflicts, and declining purchasing power. The report highlights the weakening food system in Nigeria and the broader West African region, where a significant percentage of people are unable to afford healthy diets.
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