After months of soaring food costs, Nigerians felt relief in September 2025 as food inflation dropped to 16.87%.
The National Bureau of Statistics explained that bumper harvests of maize, grains, and staples eased pressure on households.
Food Inflation Eases
Data released on Wednesday showed food prices fell 1.57% month-on-month, as supply finally caught up with demand.
Consequently, headline inflation also eased, slipping to 18.02% from 20.12% in August.
The NBS highlighted that maize, grains, garri, beans, millet, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, and peppers drove the decline.
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Moreover, experts said ongoing harvests across the country flooded markets, helping tame previously runaway food prices.
Regional Differences Persist
However, relief varied across states: Ekiti recorded 28.68% food inflation, Rivers 24.18%, and Nasarawa 22.74%.
