Prices of tomatoes, rice, other food items increased in May — NBS

The average price of major food items in Nigeria, like rice, tomatoes, garri and beans, increased in May, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.

The NBS said this in the “Selected Food Price Watch (May 2024)” report published on its website.

In recent years, food prices have risen across Nigeria as farmers abandon their farms due to insecurity.