Onion price surge hits households
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Verified Synthesis~284s readEarlier in the year, onions were available at a relatively affordable price – N25,000 per bag, but in recent times, it has risen to over N200,000 in cities like Jos, Kano and other states, significantly limiting access. They said the price of onions crashed after dry season farming following poor harvest, leading to lack of enthusiasm to engage in production during the rainy season.
Context & Background
- ✦Onions to cost more ahead of festivities Our correspondent in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, said onions would likely cost more during Christmas and New Year festivities as a result of scarcity following poor harvest in the state this year.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:This increase followed an earlier trend where the average price rose to N1,180.01 per kilogram in May 2026.2024:In 2024, Nigeria exported 1,530 metric tonnes of onion, with a total value of US$103,171.2026:In Katsina, findings from our correspondent across some markets revealed that the price of a 120-kilogramme bag of onions, which reportedly sold at N30,000 in April 2026, rose approximately to N170,000 by October.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Earlier in the year, onions were available at a relatively affordable price – N25,000 per bag, but in recent times, it has risen to over N200,000 in cities like Jos, Kano and other states, significantly limiting access.
- They said the price of onions crashed after dry season farming following poor harvest, leading to lack of enthusiasm to engage in production during the rainy season.
- Onions to cost more ahead of festivities Our correspondent in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, said onions would likely cost more during Christmas and New Year festivities as a result of scarcity following poor harvest in the state this year.
Key Facts:2026: This increase followed an earlier trend where the average price rose to N1,180.01 per kilogram in May 2026.2024: In 2024, Nigeria exported 1,530 metric tonnes of onion, with a total value of US$103,171.2026: In Katsina, findings from our correspondent across some markets revealed that the price of a 120-kilogramme bag of onions, which reportedly sold at N30,000 in April 2026, rose approximately to N170,000 by October.2026: According to him, Nigerian onion farmers lost substantial quantities of their harvested produce between April and October 2026 largely due to inadequate storage facilities and other post-harvest challenges.
Editorial Excerpt
By Vincent A. Yusuf, Salamatu Muhammed (Abuja), Ahmad Datti (Kano), Magaji lsa Hunkuyi (Jalingo) & Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (Katsina) The sharp rise in...
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What is the latest development regarding Federal Capital Territory?
Earlier in the year, onions were available at a relatively affordable price – N25,000 per bag, but in recent times, it has risen to over N200,000 in cities like Jos, Kano and other states, significantly limiting access.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Federal Capital Territory, Katsina State, Kano State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
This increase followed an earlier trend where the average price rose to N1,180.01 per kilogram in May 2026.
