Rice (Long Grain)
Price history
| Update | Market | Latest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦62,000 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦61,125 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 April 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦58,800 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦61,800 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 April 2026 | Mushin | ₦59,500 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mile 12 | ₦61,625 | Lagos State Govt |
| 15 March 2026 | Daleko Market | ₦59,500 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Oyingbo | ₦62,000 | Nairametrics survey |
| 15 March 2026 | Mushin | ₦60,000 | Nairametrics survey |
Price by Market
| Market | Area | Price | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 12 | Ketu, Mainland | ₦62,000 | Cheapest ✓ |
Mile 12: Di biggest wholesale food market for Lagos. Best for bulk grains, rice, and beans. E dey full pass for early morning.
📦 How to keep am
Keep am for cool, dry place inside sealed container. E fit last 6-12 months. Check for weevil before you cook.
🛒 Buying tips
Buy for 25kg or 50kg bag for best price. Check packaging date. Long grain cost more but better for jollof and fried rice. Short grain cheap and good for white rice and stew.
🥗 Nutrition
High carbohydrate, moderate protein. Enriched varieties have added B vitamins. 2kg feeds a family of 5 for one jollof pot.
🍳 Where dem dey use am
🔁 Substitutes
📝 Wetin di price mean
Rice na Nigeria most important food — and di most politically sensitive. For ₦61,125 per 50kg bag of imported long grain, price actually don drop 16% from last year. But "lower" na relative — three years ago, dis same bag cost ₦28,000.