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It cost ₦26,656 to cook a pot of Jollof in September 2025—SBM
The National Average Jollof Index showed a slight decline of 3.17% from June to September 2025. Food prices remain high due to insecurity, poor logistics, and rising living costs.
Jollof rice becomes Nigeria’s new inflation barometer
The national average cost of a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria surged to ₦27,528 as of June 2025. Bauchi recorded the highest cost at ₦41,050, a 587% increase from 2016 levels.
Nigeria’s inflation and banditry crisis ignite food security emergency
Nearly 100 million Nigerians are now food-insecure due to a combination of climate change and insecurity. Inflation in Nigeria surged to 35.41% in January 2024, driven by collapsed agricultural production and rising food prices.
Nigeria’s beloved Jollof Rice costs soar, reflecting inflation crisis
The average cost of making jollof rice for a family of five surged by 19% to ₦25,486 ($15.90) in March 2025. The price of turkey, a key ingredient, now ranges from ₦8,000 ($4.99) to ₦10,500 ($6.55) per kilogram.
