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Food Prices Rise In February 2024 -NBS

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2 years ago

March 25, 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, white garri, yam, bread, and other food items increased in February 2024.
It said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for February 2024 released in Abuja on Saturday.
The report said that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef increased by 49.41 per cent from N2,445.96 recorded in February 2023 to N3,654.56 in February 2024.
“On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of boneless beef increased by 10.22 per cent in February from the N3,315.78 recorded in January 2024,’’ the report said.
It said that the average price of 1kg of local rice increased by 134.81 per cent on a year-on-year basis from N520.84 recorded in February 2023 to N1,222.97 in February 2024.
“On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of local rice increased by 19.69 per cent from the N1,021.79 recorded in January 2024.”
It said that the average price of 1kg of brown beans increased by 98.25 per cent on a year-on-year basis from N594.15 in February 2023 to N1,177.93 in February 2024.
“On a month-on-month basis, the price increased by 20.62 per cent from the N976.58 recorded in January 2024.”
The NBS said the average price of 1kg of onion bulb rose by 103.44 per cent on a year-on-year basis from N450.07 in February 2023 to 915.61 in February 2024.
“On a month-on-month basis, the price increased by 3.91 per cent from N881.20 recorded in January 2024.’’
The report said that the average price of 1kg of white garri increased by 109.16 per cent on a year-on-year basis from N345.88 in February 2023 to N723.45 in February 2024.
“On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of white garri increased by 20.44 per cent from N600.69 recorded in January 2024 to N723.45 in February 2024. “
In addition, the average price of 1kg of yam tuber rose by 131.33 per cent on a year-on-year basis from the N436.41 recorded in February 2023 to N1009.56 in February 2024.
“On a month-on-month basis, it increased by 11.93 per cent from N901.94 recorded in January 2024 to N1009.56 in February 2024.”
The report said the average price of 500g sliced bread increased by 89.48 per cent on a year-on- year basis from the N553.03 recorded in February 2023 to N1,047.86 in February 2024.
“On a month on month basis, 500g sliced bread increased by 15.91 per cent from the N904.02 recorded in January 2024.”
On state profile analysis, the report showed that in February 2024, the highest average price of 1kg of boneless beef was recorded in Abia at N4,595.69, while the lowest was recorded in Kogi at N2,680.03.
It said that Niger recorded the highest average price of 1kg of local rice at N1,670.96, while the lowest was recorded in Borno at N936.14.
The NBS said that the highest average price of 1kg of brown beans was recorded in Nasarawa at N 1,500.17, while the lowest price was recorded in Sokoto at N734.48
It said the highest average price of 1kg of onion bulb was recorded in Akwa Ibom at N1,391.41 while the lowest was recorded in Zamfara at N446.67.
According to the report, Ogun recorded the highest average price of 1kg of white garri at N821.48, while the lowest was reported in Benue at N480.32.
It said Bayelsa recorded the highest average price of 1kg of yam tuber at N 1,452.95, while the least average price was recorded in Borno at N 626.59.
The NBS said Rivers recorded the highest average price of 500g sliced bread at N1,562.5, while the lowest price was recorded in Borno at N655.53.
Analysis by zone showed that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef was highest in the South-East at N4,483.78, followed by the South-West at N3,740.72.
“The lowest price was recorded in the North-West at N3,315.50.”
The South-West and North-Central recorded the highest average price of 1kg of local rice at N1,336.79 and N1,319.95 respectively, while the lowest price was in the North-West at N1,073.92.
The report said that the South-South recorded the highest average price of 1kg of brown beans at N1,395.23, followed by the South-East at N1,384.72 , while the North-Central recorded the lowest price at N638.88.
It said that the South-South and South-West recorded the highest average price of 1kg of onion bulb at N1,363.66 and N1,047.61, respectively, while the lowest was recorded in the North-West at N546.79
The NBS said also that the South-East and South-South recorded the highest average price of 1kg of white garri at N788.28 and N760.23.
“The North-Central recorded the lowest price of 1kg of white garri at N638.88.”
The report said the South-South recorded the highest average price of 500g sliced bread, followed by the North-Central.
“The North-East recorded the lowest average price of 500g sliced bread at N867.31,” the NBS said.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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1 day ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.