SBM Intelligence’s Q2 2026 Jollof Index found that the cost of cooking jollof rice for a family of five has nearly reached N30,000The report tracked a 14.6% rise in jollof cooking costs between July 2025 and June 2026, driven by protein prices and bad weatherRegional price gaps have widened sharply, with Lagos markets recording increases of up to 49.6% and the Southwest
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
The cost of preparing a pot of jollof rice for a family of five has climbed to almost N30,000, highlighting the growing pressure of food inflation on Nigerian households.
According to the latest SBM Intelligence Jollof Index (Q2 2026), the national average cost of cooking the country’s most popular meal rose from N25,798 in July 2025 to N29,578 in June 2026, representing a 14.6% increase within one year.
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