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Naija & The News Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Minister Says Nigerians Spend 120 Percent On Food

Some Nigerians spend more than their income on food, forcing them to borrow money. They are affected by high food prices.

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Food inflation is 19.6 percent. Has your food budget gone up recently?

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