Foodstuff Price List Mile 12 Lagos Today: Prices of Rice, Beans, Tomatoes, and Garri Surge | The Bureau News
By Enemona Samuel Endurance, Lagos
The Bureau News reports that prices of major food items at the popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos have continued to rise sharply, reflecting the ongoing inflationary pressure across Nigeria’s food supply chain. Traders and consumers alike are feeling the strain as staple food prices record another round of increases this week.
A market survey conducted by The Bureau News on Thursday, October 9, 2025, shows that the prices of rice, beans, garri, and other key staples have surged compared to last month — a development traders attribute to higher transport costs, poor rural road networks, and the impact of insecurity on food-producing regions.
Rice, Beans, and Garri Hit New Highs
A 50kg bag of local rice now sells for between ₦64,000 and ₦65,000, while foreign rice brands go for as high as ₦70,000 depending on quality and brand. Just a month ago, the same quantity sold for an average of ₦58,000.
Similarly, a 50kg bag of beans (oloyin) is now priced between ₦58,000 and ₦60,000, while white beans sell for around ₦57,000. The price of a paint bucket of garri has jumped from ₦1,700 to ₦2,200, representing almost a 30% rise within four weeks.
Traders also confirmed an increase in the price of palm oil, which now sells for ₦35,000 per 25-litre keg, while vegetable oil of the same size retails for between ₦43,000 and ₦45,000.
Tomatoes and Pepper Prices Rise as Supply Drops
Fresh tomato prices have also spiked due to low supply from the northern states. A small basket of fresh tomatoes now sells for ₦22,000 compared to ₦14,000 last month, while a big basket of pepper (atarodo) costs about ₦19,000.
Traders at the market told The Bureau News that the combined effects of high fuel prices and transportation costs have significantly affected distribution chains. “By the time you pay ₦90,000 for a truck from Kano to Lagos, there’s no way prices will not increase,” said trader Alhaja Mariam Lawal.
Consumers Groan Under Rising Costs
Buyers expressed frustration over the unrelenting rise in food costs, describing it as a “daily struggle.” A Lagos resident, Mrs. Joy Umeh, said her family’s weekly food budget has doubled in the past three months. “We are buying less and spending more. It’s becoming unbearable,” she lamented.
Economic analysts told The Bureau News that the surge in prices at Mile 12 Market mirrors the national trend, with foodstuff price list Wuse Market Abuja today showing similar upward movement. The continuous increase, they said, threatens household food security and could further push more Nigerians below the poverty line.
Government Urged to Intervene
Traders and food vendors are calling on the government to address rising fuel prices, invest in storage facilities, and ensure better access roads to major food-producing areas. They argue that these factors contribute to food scarcity and price instability across urban markets.
According to the World Bank, over 139 million Nigerians currently live in poverty — a situation worsened by soaring food costs and stagnant income levels (Read full World Bank report here).
Today’s Top Food Prices in Lagos & Abuja — The Bureau News
| Item | Mile 12 (₦) | Wuse Market (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (50 kg) | 64,800 | 67,900 |
| Beans (50 kg) | 58,000 | 61,000 |
| Garri (50 kg) | 23,900 | 24,500 |
| Palm Oil (25 L) | 35,000 | 37,000 |
| Tomatoes (Basket) | 22,000 | 24,000 |
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