Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 21.88 per cent in July 2025, down from 22.22 per cent recorded in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday.
The report, which tracks price changes across goods and services, also revealed significant regional variations in cost-of-living pressures across states.
Below is a detailed analysis of the 10 states with the lowest inflation rates in July 2025:
10. Rivers (20.03%)
Rivers State in the South-South zone recorded a headline inflation of 20.03%, down from 21.2% in June. However, food inflation rose to 18.9% from 17.7%. The state government has allocated N31.4 billion in its 2025 budget for agricultural programs including rice, cassava and oil palm production to combat food inflation.
9. Jigawa (19.41%)
The North-West state saw inflation ease slightly to 19.41% from 19.6%, though food inflation climbed to 18.9% from 15.5%. Analysts note the need for larger-scale agricultural investments despite existing support for smallholder farmers.
8. Bauchi (18.90%)
Bauchi State’s inflation dropped significantly to 18.9% from 21.7%, with food inflation falling sharply to 15.5% from 21.3%. The state government has implemented price control measures, with Commissioner Ahmad Sarki Aliyu Jalam stating: “Action must be taken against businesses creating unnecessary hardship among citizens.”
7. Ondo (18.43%)
The South-West state slipped to 7th position with inflation rising marginally to 18.43% from 18.2%. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has prioritized mechanized farming partnerships to boost agricultural output.
6. Gombe (17.41%)
Gombe’s inflation declined to 17.41% from 18.7%, with food inflation dropping to 20.3% from 22.1%. The state is benefiting from a £204 million UK-funded agricultural program and has launched a N50 billion water project to support pastoralists.
5. Sokoto (16.46%)
Sokoto’s inflation eased slightly to 16.46% from 16.5%, with food inflation at 17.9%. Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration has distributed free fertilizers and completed a 450-hectare irrigation scheme to boost rice and onion farming.
4. Adamawa (16.30%)
Adamawa recorded 16.3% inflation, down from 16.9%, with food inflation at 9.9%. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri recently launched a $525,000 World Bank agricultural project to enhance food security.
3. Katsina (15.64%)
Katsina’s inflation dropped to 15.64% from 17.5%, though food inflation rose slightly to 6.6%. Governor Dikko Radda has distributed 20,000 metric tons of subsidized fertilizer and secured a N25 billion federal grant for agricultural mechanization.
2. Zamfara (12.75%)
Zamfara fell from first position with inflation rising to 12.75% from 9.9%, though food inflation dropped sharply to 14.7% from 26.2%. Improved security and Governor Dauda Lawal’s school feeding program have contributed to stabilization.
1. Yobe (11.43%)
Yobe emerged as Nigeria’s most affordable state with inflation at 11.43%, down from 13.5%. Food inflation declined to 15.1% from 17.9%, attributed to the state’s youth agricultural programs and improved security.
