National Economy
Thursday, September 18, 2025
  • Home
  • News
    • International Business
  • Lead-In
    • Cover
    • Investigation
  • Economy
    • Nigerian Economy
    • Fiscal Policy
    • Energy
    • Agri Business
    • Transportation
    • Industry
    • Competition
    • Homes & Property
    • Insurance
    • Companies & Markets
      • Companies
      • Capital Market
  • Tech
  • States & Politics
  • Commentary
    • Analyst
    • Business Matters
    • All Angles Considered
    • ClickSend
  • Editorial
  • Data
  • Others
    • Opinion
    • Money Guide
    • Analysis
    • Growth
    • Sport Economy
No Result
View All Result
Read News
National Economy
  • Home
  • News
    • International Business
  • Lead-In
    • Cover
    • Investigation
  • Economy
    • Nigerian Economy
    • Fiscal Policy
    • Energy
    • Agri Business
    • Transportation
    • Industry
    • Competition
    • Homes & Property
    • Insurance
    • Companies & Markets
      • Companies
      • Capital Market
  • Tech
  • States & Politics
  • Commentary
    • Analyst
    • Business Matters
    • All Angles Considered
    • ClickSend
  • Editorial
  • Data
  • Others
    • Opinion
    • Money Guide
    • Analysis
    • Growth
    • Sport Economy
No Result
View All Result
National Economy
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Rising Food Prices: Protests Against Tinubu’s Government Reach Kogi  

by SIMON EJOH
2 years ago
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Telegram

You May Like

Renewed Hope Agenda: *Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu’s Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim*

SEREC Links Steel Industry’s Decline To Poor Ports Infrastructure

The wave of discontent against the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has reached Kogi State, as traders took to the streets of Lokoja in a massive protest against the skyrocketing costs of essential food items.
Market men and women voiced their grievances over the exorbitant prices of basic commodities, expressing how the persistent inflationary trend has adversely impacted their businesses and livelihoods.
The protest in Kogi State comes on the heels of similar demonstrations in Suleja, Niger State, where residents decried the harsh economic conditions imposed by the current government.
In Lokoja, traders lamented the drastic increase in prices, highlighting the significant rise in the cost of staples like rice and beans.
Mrs. Inuwa, a rice and beans vendor, recounted how the surge in prices has severely affected her profit margins, with basic goods now beyond the reach of many consumers.
According to her, the price of a “mudu” of rice has soared from N800 to N2000, reflecting a staggering escalation fueled by the surge in the cost of wholesale commodities. The dire situation has led to dwindling sales and mounting financial losses for traders like herself.
Another trader echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the disparity between efforts to maintain reasonable prices and the reality of poor patronage.
Despite traders’ attempts to absorb some of the increased costs, the lack of consumer purchasing power has dampened their prospects for profitability.
Mrs Mary, who sells palm oil, bemoaned the diminishing returns from her business, attributing the downturn to the escalating costs of sourcing goods from distant markets.
She said rising expenses coupled with stagnant revenues have made it increasingly difficult for traders to sustain their operations.
Similarly, Mrs. Adesuwa, a vegetable vendor, underscored the urgent need for government intervention to alleviate the burden of soaring food prices.
She urged authorities to implement measures aimed at stabilizing the cost of essential commodities, warning that the current trajectory threatens to erode already slim profit margins and exacerbate food insecurity among Nigerians.
As protests escalate across various states, stakeholders are calling on the government to prioritize the welfare of citizens and address the root causes of economic hardship, including inflation and supply chain disruptions.
Tags: Kogi StateLokojaMrs MaryMrs. AdesuwaMrs. InuwaNiger stateSuleja
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

EFCC Establishes Special Task Force To Tackle Currency Mutilation, Dollarization

Next Post

Nigerian Treasury Bills Rates Surge To 19% Annually 

ANOTHER GOOD READ

Renewed Hope Agenda: *Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu’s Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim*
News

Renewed Hope Agenda: *Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu’s Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim*

10 hours ago
SEREC Links Steel Industry’s Decline To Poor Ports Infrastructure
News

SEREC Links Steel Industry’s Decline To Poor Ports Infrastructure

3 days ago
Nigeria, Others To Brainstorm On Sustainable Energy Goals
News

Nigeria, Others To Brainstorm On Sustainable Energy Goals

3 days ago
Aavishkaar Capital Invests $5m In Horizon Group To Boost Operations
News

Aavishkaar Capital Invests $5m In Horizon Group To Boost Operations

3 days ago
Coursera Introduces Region-aligned Pricing For Affordable Learning In Nigeria
News

Coursera Introduces Region-aligned Pricing For Affordable Learning In Nigeria

3 days ago
Aviation Safety: NiMet Unveils Digital Flight Folder, Aeronautical Bulletin
News

Aviation Safety: NiMet Unveils Digital Flight Folder, Aeronautical Bulletin

3 days ago
Next Post
Forex Crisis: CBN Debunks Plan To Covert $30bn Deposits To Naira

Nigerian Treasury Bills Rates Surge To 19% Annually 

Most Recent

Renewed Hope Agenda: *Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu’s Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim*

Renewed Hope Agenda: *Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu’s Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim*

September 17, 2025
LG Electronics Inaugurates Solar-powered Borehole, Free Laundry Facility In Abeokuta

LG Electronics Inaugurates Solar-powered Borehole, Free Laundry Facility In Abeokuta

September 16, 2025
How Fintech Can Untie Puzzle At  Bottom Of The Pile

How Fintech Can Untie Puzzle At Bottom Of The Pile

September 15, 2025
16 Teams For 9ja Cafe Rhum /Late Pa Ayo Rosiji Football Championship

16 Teams For 9ja Cafe Rhum /Late Pa Ayo Rosiji Football Championship

September 15, 2025
Nigeria Cricket Federation To Hold AGM, Board Elections Sept 20

Nigeria Cricket Federation To Hold AGM, Board Elections Sept 20

September 15, 2025
Nigerian U-20 Captain Daniel Joins Slovenian Club

Nigerian U-20 Captain Daniel Joins Slovenian Club

September 15, 2025
Egbe Demands NFF Reform Amid World Cup Qualifying Crisis

Egbe Demands NFF Reform Amid World Cup Qualifying Crisis

September 15, 2025
Safe Skies: Phone Switched Off Or Airplane Mode?

Safe Skies: Phone Switched Off Or Airplane Mode?

September 15, 2025
Advertise with us

© 2024 | National Economy

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International Business
  • Lead-In
    • Cover
    • Investigation
  • Economy
    • Nigerian Economy
    • Fiscal Policy
    • Energy
    • Agri Business
    • Transportation
    • Industry
    • Competition
    • Homes & Property
    • Insurance
    • Companies & Markets
      • Companies
      • Capital Market
  • Tech
  • States & Politics
  • Commentary
    • Analyst
    • Business Matters
    • All Angles Considered
    • ClickSend
  • Editorial
  • Data
  • Others
    • Opinion
    • Money Guide
    • Analysis
    • Growth
    • Sport Economy

© 2024 | National Economy