EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 25 MIN
Why New Yam Harvests Aren’t Bringing Prices Down
from Nigeria Daily · host Luqman Awwal Agono
Yam is a staple at the heart of Nigerian diets and culture, yet prices remain stubbornly high even after this year’s harvest. While official figures suggest inflation is easing, many Nigerians say the relief has not reached their market stalls. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we visit Utako and Kpana markets to hear from yam sellers, buyers, and farmers about why prices refuse to drop and what this means for household budgets.
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Yam is a staple at the heart of Nigerian diets and culture, yet prices remain stubbornly high even after this year’s harvest. While official figures suggest inflation is easing, many Nigerians say the relief has not reached their market stalls. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we visit Utako and Kpana markets to hear from yam sellers, buyers, and farmers about why prices refuse to drop and what this means for household budgets.
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