The National Bureau of Statistics says prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in October 2024.
The NBS said that the highest average price of sliced bread was recorded in Rivers at N1,850.
“For emphasis, as of today, VAT remains 7.5% and that is what will be charged on all the goods and services that are VAT-able,” Mr Edun said.
Mr Babalola expressed grave concern over the hunger crisis in the country, condemning Mr Tinubu’s approach to addressing the hunger.
Nigerians remonstrated for 10 days, seeking an end to prevalent hunger and corruption, but a recent survey shows their anguish continues with soaring food prices reported.
Under Mr Buhari, one basket of bell pepper cost N21,000 but it sold for N95,000 under Mr Tinubu in June and in July, N175,000.
The National Bureau of Statistics says that the prices of beans, tomatoes, Irish potatoes, garri, yam, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in June 2024.
Mr Karimi said efforts should be made to eliminate artificial contributions to food and commodity inflation in Nigeria.
“We do not need so much from the government, if it can address this growing food inflation, we will be grateful.”
The National Bureau of Statistics says prices of rice, garri, tomato, beans, yam and other food items increased in April 2024.
