Nigeria spends $2.34bn on food imports in 2025,

Nigeria is projected to spend about $2.34 billion on food imports in 2025, reflecting the country’s reliance on foreign‑produced staples such as wheat, rice, meat and dairy to meet domestic demand. The high import bill underscores challenges in local agricultural productivity, rising consumer prices and the need for policies that boost home‑grown food production and reduce dependence on external markets. Views Nigeria