Onion price surge hits households By Vincent A.
Yusuf, Salamatu Muhammed (Abuja), Ahmad Datti (Kano), Magaji lsa Hunkuyi (Jalingo) & Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (Katsina) The sharp rise in the price of onions has significantly limited the ability of many families to buy the commodity in reasonable quantities for consumption.
Weekend Trust reports that the situation has become a source […] By Vincent A.
What was once considered as one of the cheapest and most readily available condiments in Nigerian kitchens is now attracting unusual attention in the markets as consumers struggle to cope with its rising cost.
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. Since last month (October), the average cost of a kilogram of onion bulbs in Nigeria has surged to N3,100, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This increase followed an earlier trend where the average price rose to N1,180.01 per kilogram in May 2026. Nigeria’s local demand for onions reaches 2.4 million metric tonnes annually.
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