Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Reaches N1,513 in February

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the cost of a healthy diet per day in Nigeria reached N1,513 in February. This figure highlights the increasing expense of nutritious food for Nigerians.

23 May, 09:36 — 23 May, 12:17

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The rising cost of a healthy diet directly impacts food security and the well-being of Nigerian households, particularly vulnerable populations. This trend highlights ongoing inflationary pressures and challenges in accessing nutritious food.

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The average cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria was N1,513 per day in February
This data was reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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The average cost of a healthy diet per adult per day was N1,513 in February.

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The cost of a healthy diet increased by 3.76% from January to February.

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The percentage increase in the cost of a healthy diet from January to February (3.76%)

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punch-ngMostly Factual100d ago

Cost of healthy diet per day hit N1,513 in February – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics reports the average cost of a healthy diet reached N1,513 per day in February, a 3.76% increase from January. Read More: https://punchng.com/cost-of-healthy-diet-per-day-hit-n1513-in-february-nbs/

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vanguard-ngMixed100d ago

Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS

The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult a day stood at N1,513 as of February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The post Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS

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Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Reaches N1,513 in February

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Cost of healthy diet per day hit N1,513 in February – NBS

Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS

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Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS

Cost of healthy diet per day hit N1,513 in February – NBS

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