Nigeria: Joint Market Monitoring Initiative - Price & Functionality Update Borno Adamawa Yobe (April 2026)

Country: Nigeria Source: Fact Foundation Please refer to the attached file. KEY FINDINGS MEB rose 2% to NGN 201,630 (USD 145.98), signaling increased pressure on household purchasing power for affected populations. Staple cereals, legumes and animal protein showed improved availability; however fresh produce like oranges and tomatoes, availability declined sharply. Energy items improved: petrol availability up 16%, diesel up 17% and charcoal up 14%. Water availability (92%) across all markets. Cash (Naira) remains the dominant payment mode at 44%. Digital payment penetration remains limited despite some use of bank transfers (20%) and debit cards (18%). 52% of vendors cited lack of capital as the primary reason for stock shortages; 31% cited loss of supplier credit.

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