Foodstuff Price List Wuse Market Abuja Today: Sharp Rise in Food Prices Worries Residents | The Bureau News
By Queen Madaki, Abuja
The Bureau News reports that prices of essential food items at Wuse Market in Abuja have surged again, deepening concerns among residents and traders as inflation continues to bite across Nigeria’s capital city.
Market surveys conducted by The Bureau News on October 9, 2025 show significant increases in the prices of rice, beans, garri, palm oil, and tomatoes compared to last month. Traders attribute the rising costs to transport expenses, high fuel prices, and unstable supply chains from northern farming regions.
Prices of Major Staples Surge
A 50kg bag of foreign rice now sells for between ₦68,000 and ₦70,000, while local rice brands cost around ₦66,000. A 50kg bag of beans has jumped to ₦61,000 from ₦55,000 just a few weeks ago, while garri now sells for ₦24,500 per bag, up from ₦21,000 in September.
Oil prices have also spiked: a 25-litre keg of palm oil now costs about ₦37,000, while vegetable oil ranges between ₦43,000 and ₦46,000 depending on brand. Traders say logistics and long-distance transportation remain the biggest cost drivers.
“We are struggling to stay in business. Transport from Kano to Abuja is now above ₦100,000 per truck,” said Abdullahi Musa, a rice trader at the Wuse food section.
Tomatoes, Pepper, and Vegetables See Price Jumps
Fresh produce sellers at Wuse Market confirmed that tomato and pepper prices have nearly doubled due to reduced supply from the North. A small basket of tomatoes now goes for ₦24,000 while pepper sells for ₦20,000. Onions prices also rose slightly, with a bag now retailing for around ₦48,000.
Vegetable vendors told The Bureau News that the situation worsens weekly as insecurity and fuel scarcity affect supply trucks from Plateau, Kano, and Kaduna.
Consumers Lament Rising Costs
Abuja residents say the inflation has stretched their household budgets to breaking point. A civil servant, Mrs. Favour Nnadi, told The Bureau News that her family’s monthly food spending has doubled since June. “Everything is more expensive. Even garri, which used to be for the poor, is no longer affordable,” she said.
Economic experts note that the latest figures mirror a nationwide pattern. The foodstuff price list Mile 12 Lagos today also shows similar increases, confirming that the inflationary trend is not limited to Abuja but cuts across urban centers nationwide.
Experts Call for Food Security Reforms
Analysts told The Bureau News that the federal government must urgently address transport costs, invest in modern storage facilities, and stabilize foreign exchange rates to control imported food inflation.
“Without addressing supply disruptions, Nigerians will continue to face price shocks,” said Dr. Adamu Oche, an economist based in Abuja.
The World Bank recently estimated that 139 million Nigerians now live below the poverty line, warning that rising food prices remain one of the biggest threats to national stability (Read the World Bank report here).
Today’s Top Food Prices in Lagos & Abuja — The Bureau News
| Item | Wuse Market (₦) | Mile 12 (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (50 kg) | 67,900 | 64,800 |
| Beans (50 kg) | 61,000 | 58,000 |
| Garri (50 kg) | 24,500 | 23,900 |
| Palm Oil (25 L) | 37,000 | 35,000 |
| Tomatoes (Basket) | 24,000 | 22,000 |
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