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Drop in Price of Food Items: Government Stabilizing the Economy or Compassion by Business Community?

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Abbas Yushau Yusuf

Recently, there has been a noticeable drop in the price of food items across major markets in many parts of Nigeria. NIGERIAN TRACKER monitored the situation and visited one of the major markets in Northern Nigeria, the Yankaba market in Kano, to understand the reasons behind this trend.

Alkasim Ahmad, a businessman who sells cereals, shared the old prices and the new dropped prices in the market. “Before, maize was sold at 1,800 Naira per mudu, but now it’s 1,500 Naira. Millet used to be 1,700 Naira, but now it’s between 1,560 and 1,600 Naira. A bag of millet was previously 65,000 Naira, but now it’s 58,000 Naira,” he said.

Similarly, guinea corn is now being sold at 58,000 Naira per bag, with the price per mudu at 1,500 Naira. Previously, it was sold at 1,800 Naira per bag. However, the price of rice has not seen much change. Reports indicate that spaghetti, especially foreign brands, has dropped from 20,000 Naira to 17,000 Naira, and in some places, even 16,000 Naira.

The price of soya beans has also seen a reduction. “The price per mudu has dropped to 2,400 Naira, and in some places to 2,350 Naira, from the previous 2,800 Naira. The whole bag of soya beans used to be 110,000 Naira, but now it has dropped to 90,000 Naira,” Alkasim Ahmad added.

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For normal beans, the price per bag was previously 95,000 Naira, but now it’s being sold at 85,000 Naira. The price of wheat has remained unchanged, with the price per mudu still at 3,000 Naira and the bag at 115,000 Naira.

Dr. Mustapha Garin Gabas, a Lecturer of Economics at Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State University Kafin Hausa, explained the reasons for the drop in food prices to NIGERIAN TRACKER. He said, “The inflation in Nigeria is not necessarily due to some external forces, but is typically driven by scarcity, especially for food items. Now is the harvesting period for cereals like sorghum, millet, rice, and beans. This is the peak harvesting period, and the availability of these items has led to the drop in prices.”

He added, “Rural households now have food items at their disposal until their supply is exhausted. This year’s rainy season has resulted in a bumper harvest, particularly in the northern part of the country, compared to last year. Sometimes, prices go up when items are not available in the market. There is also a little stability in the exchange rate, which, although not completely stable, has remained between 1,000 and 1,600 Naira for a long period of time, facilitating stability in prices.”

The drop in food prices raises questions about whether the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy are yielding results, or if it is the compassion and cooperation of the business community that is driving this positive change.

Regardless of the reason, the reduction in food prices is a welcome relief for consumers across Nigeria, providing them with much-needed economic respite.

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JAMB Arrests Two, Parent over Result Falsification

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April 18, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent for falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results using Artificial Intelligence and other electronic tools.

The disclosure came as the board released scores for 632,788 candidates who sat the examination on Thursday, April 16.

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JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended for manipulating official SMS result notifications to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to deceive others, including parents and guardians.

“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement read.

Benjamin warned that such conduct constituted a serious criminal offence and that the board would pursue all culpable persons to the full extent of the law.

He also cautioned candidates against tampering with result messages from JAMB’s official SMS platforms, 55019 and 66019.

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Group asks Governor Yusuf to appoint Ganduje’s daughter as Kano Deputy Governor

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April 17, 2026

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A group has called on the Governor of Kano State to appoint the daughter of former Governor of Kano, Dr. Asiya Balaraba Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as Deputy Governor.

The group, known as Haɗin Kan Jam’iyyar APC ‘Yan Dangole from Kano State, expressed its support for Dr. Asiya Ganduje to become the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

According to the group, Dr. Asiya Ganduje is a woman committed to serving the people, especially the youth, through various programs that have improved their lives.

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They stated that she has demonstrated competence and dedication in politics, contributing to opportunities for youth and women in areas such as education, skills acquisition, and self-reliance.

The group also emphasized that Dr. Asiya Ganduje possesses compassion and vision for improving the lives of citizens, while encouraging women to participate in politics and economic activities.

Furthermore, they praised her cooperative character and loyalty to party principles, saying this has made her a role model for women and youth.

In conclusion, the group declared that her appointment as Deputy Governor would help bring progress, unity, and prosperity to the people of Kano State.

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UTME 2026: JAMB to Release Day 1 Exam Results Today Before Midnight

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April 17, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of all candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, will be released on Friday, April 17.

Spokesperson of the board, Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a post on X, noting that an announcement would be made when the results are available.

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“This is to inform all candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16th April 2026, that their results will be released today before midnight. An official announcement will be made to the public and posted on this page as soon as the results are available. Thank you,” he wrote.

Scheduled to run through April 22, the examination is structured into four daily sessions beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., a framework designed to manage the large volume of candidates and reduce congestion at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

This year, nearly 2.2 million candidates are participating across 966 accredited centres, each expected to meet operational benchmarks such as functional computer systems, stable internet connectivity and electricity as well as adequately trained personnel.

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