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Nigeria: Joint Market Monitoring Initiative - Price & Functionality Update Katsina Kebbi Sokoto Zamfara (June 2026)
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· August 20, 2026
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Key takeaway The basket decreased by 13% to NGN 181,680, equivalent to USD 133.
A recent report shows a decline in the Minimum Expenditure Basket, indicating some easing of financial pressure on households. The basket decreased by 13% to NGN 181,680, equivalent to USD 133. Staple cereals and legumes became more available during the reporting month.
Most respondents had no trouble obtaining sufficient food items, with 91% reporting no difficulties. Cash remains the primary payment mode, used by 36% of respondents. Digital payments are limited, with some use of bank transfers and debit cards.
Further details on market conditions and payment modes are available from the report, which cites vendor concerns about production and transportation restrictions.
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Category: disaster Published: August 20, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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