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Sharp Drop in Perishable Goods Prices in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa as Harvest Season Arrives
Sharp Drop in Perishable Goods Prices in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa as Harvest Season Arrives…..Continue Reading…....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Prices of perishable goods have seen a significant drop across major towns in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa states, according to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The price reductions, which have been observed in markets such as Damaturu’s Perishable Items Market, highlight a nearly 50% decrease in the cost of various perishable items.
In Yobe State, a large basket of tomatoes that previously sold for N120,000 between April and May is now priced at N40,000. Similarly, the price of a small basket has dropped from N75,000 to N18,000. The cost of a bag of pepper has also seen a significant reduction, falling from N170,000 to N82,000. Meanwhile, a bag of okro, which was N50,000 within the same period, now sells for N25,000.
However, the report notes an increase in the price of onions. A bag that used to cost between N28,000 and N30,000 now fetches N50,000, reflecting a noticeable rise.
The chairman of the Perishable Items Market, Alhaji Muazu Abbas, attributed the drop in prices to the arrival of new harvests. “Prices of perishable items usually drop whenever harvests are made and new goods arrive in the market, but the prices rise when there is a shortage of goods,” Abbas explained.
Despite the overall decrease in prices, yam prices have soared at the Bayan Tasha Market in Yobe. The cost of two small tubers of yam, which sold for N1,500 in 2023, has now escalated to N4,000. Similarly, the price of three large tubers has surged from N3,500 to N15,000. The Yam Sellers Leader, Alhaji Habibu Mohammed, attributed this sharp rise to the scarcity of yams and the increased cost of transportation from states like Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau.
In addition to the fluctuations in perishable items, the cost of grains remains high across these regions. In Borno, traders expressed hope for further price reductions in the coming months as local harvests begin. Isa Mohammed, a vegetable dealer in Maiduguri, stated that current supplies are mainly from Kaduna and Kano, but prices could drop once local harvesting of perishables commences.
Similarly, in Adamawa, while the prices of perishable goods have fallen due to ongoing harvests, the cost of grains remains elevated. Mustapha Usman, a grain dealer in Borno, noted that prices for locally produced grains such as rice, beans, maize, and millet will likely decrease when the harvest begins in October.
The Chairman of the Adamawa Chapter of the Nigeria Small Scale Industrialists, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, highlighted the continuing rise in grain prices. A 100kg bag of maize, which sold for N60,000 last year, now costs N90,000, while the price of white beans has doubled from N75,000 to N160,000.
The chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Yobe Chapter, Alhaji Usman Ngari, stressed the importance of establishing food crop storage facilities to preserve crops and boost profits. He urged the government to support farmers financially in acquiring these facilities to enhance productivity and income levels.
As the harvest season progresses, consumers and traders alike are keenly watching market trends, hoping for further price adjustments that could ease the economic burden on households across the region.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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