Nigerian Healthy Diet Costs Surge Past Inflation, Daily Feeding Hits N1,513

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•The National Bureau of Statistics released data on May 23, 2026, showing the cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria was N1,513 per day in February 2026.
•This cost increase outpaced the headline inflation rate and the general food inflation rate during the same period.
•The data reflects a trend of rising food prices that could impact dietary choices and health outcomes across Nigeria.
•The report highlights that the cost of maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is becoming less affordable for many households.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Nigerian government implements subsidies or price controls on key nutritious foods then the cost of a healthy diet could stabilize or decrease, easing financial pressure on low- and middle-income families.

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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Cost of healthy diet per day hit N1,513 in February – NBS AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)NBS: Healthy Diet Costs Soar Above Headline, Food Inflation as Daily Feeding Hits N1,513

Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics reported that the daily cost of a healthy diet reached N1,513 in February, surpassing both headline and food inflation rates. This rise puts additional pressure on household budgets and may affect nutrition and food security for many Nigerians. The key question remains how families will adjust their food consumption amid these rising costs.