Federal Character
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
Federal Character
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Tomato and Pepper Prices Skyrocket Due to Insecurity!

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
June 17, 2024
in News
0
Tomato and Pepper Prices Skyrocket Due to Insecurity!
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

The cost of bringing spice to your meals has gotten downright spicy. The price of tomatoes, peppers, and other essential food items has skyrocketed in Lagos, and the finger is being pointed at insecurity in the north.

Table of Contents

Toggle
  • What They Are Saying
    • But what’s behind this price surge?
  • Why It Matters
  • Bottom Line

What They Are Saying

Shehu Usman Jubrin, the Chairman of the Mile 12 International Market, a major Lagos food hub, painted a grim picture. A small basket of tomatoes, once affordable, now costs a staggering N35,000! Pepper prices have also spiked, causing worry among everyday Nigerians.

But what’s behind this price surge?

Jubrin blames it squarely on insecurity in northern Nigeria, a region where many of these vegetables are grown. Farmers are living in fear, with many displaced to camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Those who remain are forced to negotiate with bandits just to access their farms and harvest their crops.

“This is the real issue,” Jubrin said on Channels Television. “The insecurity… and there’s no easy solution. As long as farmers are in IDP camps, the problem will continue.”

Why It Matters

The problem goes beyond just intimidation. The rainy season has arrived in the north, disrupting the harvest of the usual tomato varieties. Lagos typically relies on substitute tomatoes from southern regions like Ilaro and Abeokuta during this time, but these crops are also delayed. Imports from Cameroon, another source, haven’t arrived in sufficient quantities.

The result? A perfect storm of reduced supply and high demand, pushing prices through the roof. Jubrin warns that things could get worse as the festive period approaches, with limited tomato options and no substitutes readily available.

Jubrin also mentioned pests and diseases affecting crop yields in the south, further reducing the overall supply.

Bottom Line

The high cost of tomatoes, peppers, and other food items is a major concern for Nigerians. This situation highlights the complex interplay between security issues, seasonal changes, and agricultural challenges. Until solutions are found, Nigerians will likely have to dig a little deeper into their pockets to spice up their meals.

Tags: federal charactergovernmentinsecurityNewsNigeriaPepperPricesTomatoTomato and Pepper Prices Skyrocket Due to Insecurity!
Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

Related Posts

Are ICE Tracking Apps a Security Risk? Behind Apple's Controversial Removal
News

Are ICE Tracking Apps a Security Risk? Behind Apple’s Controversial Removal

October 3, 2025
How Did the Manchester Synagogue Attack Unfold? A Minute-by-Minute Timeline
News

How Did the Manchester Synagogue Attack Unfold? A Minute-by-Minute Timeline

October 2, 2025
What Does a 'State of Calamity' Mean for the Philippine Province Struck by Earthquake?
News

What Does a ‘State of Calamity’ Mean for the Philippine Province Struck by Earthquake?

October 1, 2025
Next Post
Controversy Erupts as Canadian Patrol Ship Docks in Havana Amid Russian Naval Presence

Controversy Erupts as Canadian Patrol Ship Docks in Havana Amid Russian Naval Presence

Diplomacy or Defense? Putin’s North Korea Visit Raises Eyebrows Over Military Alliance

Diplomacy or Defense? Putin’s North Korea Visit Raises Eyebrows Over Military Alliance

Gunmen Invade Nnewi and Nnobi Communities, many feared dead

Gunmen Invade Nnewi and Nnobi Communities, many feared dead

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Weekly Market Wrap: ASI Hits N63 Trillion, Gains 1.42% as Insurance Stocks Rally

Weekly Market Wrap: ASI Hits N63 Trillion, Gains 1.42% as Insurance Stocks Rally

9 months ago
Omah Lay Involved In Accident With His Tesla Cybertrucks

Omah Lay Involved In Accident With His Tesla Cybertrucks

5 months ago
Deputy Senate President Laments The Deaths of 14 Worshippers in The Kano Mosque

Deputy Senate President Laments The Deaths of 14 Worshippers in The Kano Mosque

1 year ago
Ecuador: 10 Bodies Discovered in El Oro Province – Police Say

Ecuador: 10 Bodies Discovered in El Oro Province – Police Say

10 months ago

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

Topics

2023 Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) apc Arsenal buhari Business cbn chelsea china court Davido Dollar Efcc Election Entertainment Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) Fashion federal character federal government Finance food Football Foreign News government health inec Israel lagos Manchester United Naira Naira Black Market exchange rates News Nigeria pdp police Politics president protest Russia Sports tinubu trump ukraine US
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Diddy Combs Sentenced — Read Full Details of the Court Ruling

Why Trump Shut Down the Government

Paris Fashion Week SS26 Ushers in the New Rules of Engagement

This Is Trump’s Shutdown

Nigeria’s Data War with Meta Ends in a Quiet Courtroom Truce

NFVCB Chairman Reminds Nollywood- Box Office Is Not Oscars

Trending

Inside Seyi Shay’s Secret Past with Illuminati
Entertainment

Inside Seyi Shay’s Secret Past with Illuminati

byAyobami Owolabi
October 4, 2025
0

Nigerian singer Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, has admitted that she was once affiliated...

October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose

October 4, 2025
Taylor Swift’s New Album Hints at Hidden Messages — Can Fans Decode Them?

Taylor Swift’s New Album Hints at Hidden Messages — Can Fans Decode Them?

October 4, 2025
Diddy Combs Sentenced — Read Full Details of the Court Ruling

Diddy Combs Sentenced — Read Full Details of the Court Ruling

October 4, 2025
Why Trump Shut Down the Government

Why Trump Shut Down the Government

October 3, 2025

We launched Federal Character in February 2021 based on the belief that the world is in need of smarter and more efficient reporting of events shaping our rapidly changing world. We pledged to put our audience first, always.

Recent News

  • Inside Seyi Shay’s Secret Past with Illuminati
  • October Onslaught: Naira Free-Falls as Dollar, Euro, Pound Tighten the Noose
  • Taylor Swift’s New Album Hints at Hidden Messages — Can Fans Decode Them?

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Government
  • Health
  • News
  • Politics
  • Relationship and Life
  • Sports
  • Tech

© 2024 FederalCharacter.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Relationship and Life
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Health
  • Opinion

© 2024 Federalcharacter.com