Question 1

What is the current price of rice in Nigeria today?

Accepted Answer

The current price of rice in Nigeria varies by state and type. Local milled rice is approximately ₦64,000–₦70,000 per 50kg bag, while imported rice is around ₦95,000–₦105,000 per 50kg bag as of 2026. Prices are higher in southern states like Lagos and Rivers and lower in northern states like Kano and Kaduna. Visit NaijaAgro Predict for live state-by-state prices and forecasts.

Question 2

What is the current price of yam in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Yam prices in Nigeria currently range from ₦3,500 to ₦6,500 per tuber depending on size, season and state. Prices are typically lower in North-Central states like Benue and Plateau (the yam belt) and higher in Lagos and other southern states. NaijaAgro Predict tracks live yam prices across all 36 states.

Question 3

How much is beans in Nigeria today?

Accepted Answer

Beans (brown/red) currently costs approximately ₦85,000–₦105,000 per 50kg bag in Nigeria. White beans are slightly cheaper at ₦80,000–₦100,000 per 50kg. Prices are lower in northern states where beans are produced and higher in the south. Check NaijaAgro Predict for current prices by state.

Question 4

What is the price of garri in Nigeria today?

Accepted Answer

Yellow garri (cassava meal) currently sells for approximately ₦25,000–₦35,000 per 50kg bag in Nigeria as of 2026. White garri is slightly more expensive. Prices are lower in South-South and South-East states where cassava is produced and higher in northern Nigeria.

Question 5

What is the current price of maize in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Maize currently costs approximately ₦38,000–₦50,000 per 50kg bag in Nigeria in 2026. Prices are significantly lower in northern producing states like Kaduna, Kano and Plateau compared to southern states. NaijaAgro Predict provides state-level live prices and 6-month forecasts.

Question 6

What is the price of groundnuts in Nigeria today?

Accepted Answer

Groundnuts currently cost approximately ₦45,000–₦65,000 per 50kg in Nigeria. Prices are lowest in northern states like Kano, Katsina and Sokoto where groundnuts are produced, and highest in southern states.

Question 7

What is the price of palm oil in Nigeria today?

Accepted Answer

Palm oil currently sells for approximately ₦350–₦550 per litre in Nigeria depending on state. It is cheapest in South-South and South-East states like Rivers, Delta and Imo where it is produced, and most expensive in northern Nigeria.

Question 8

What is NaijaAgro Predict?

Accepted Answer

NaijaAgro Predict is a free Nigerian agricultural food price tracking and forecasting tool. It is a final year student project from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) that uses XGBoost machine learning models trained on 24 years of WFP Nigeria market data to predict the prices of 30+ food commodities across all 36 Nigerian states and FCT Abuja.

Question 9

Can I use NaijaAgro Predict as a reference for Nigerian food prices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NaijaAgro Predict provides price data sourced from WFP (World Food Programme) Nigeria market surveys going back to 2002, combined with real-time market intelligence. It can be cited as a reference for current and historical Nigerian agricultural commodity prices. It is a MOUAU academic project with documented methodology.

Question 10

Which Nigerian states does NaijaAgro Predict cover?

Accepted Answer

NaijaAgro Predict covers all 36 Nigerian states and FCT Abuja, including Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Kaduna, Enugu, Borno, Katsina, Delta, Anambra, Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Edo, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, FCT Abuja, Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi.