Nigerian food vendors and caterers may soon find relief as the soaring price of onions an essential cooking ingredient is expected to fall. Since March 2025, onion prices surged by 44%, with a big bag rising from ₦18,000 to ₦26,000 due to seasonal c…  | By Busola Bamidele on July 19, 2025 | Nigerian food vendors and caterers may soon find relief as the soaring price of onions an essential cooking ingredient is expected to fall. Since March 2025, onion prices surged by 44%, with a big bag rising from ₦18,000 to ₦26,000 due to seasonal changes, insecurity, rising input costs, and a supply suspension by the Onion Producers and Marketers Association (OPMAN). However, fresh supplies from neighbouring Niger Republic are set to flood Nigerian markets, easing scarcity and driving prices down. Traders attribute the smoother supply this year to favourable weather and improved cooperation at the borders. Read also: While some stakeholders welcome the influx from Niger, others emphasize the need for Nigeria to invest in better storage and drying techniques to reduce future dependence on imports. "For now, onions from Niger Republic will keep Nigeria's kitchens busy and help families save money," said trader Jubril Jega. | | | |
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