The Bank of Industry (BoI) is taking a bite out of the national food crisis with the launch of Pricesense.ng, a mobile application that provides real-time food price information across eight Nigerian states.
This innovative tool tackles soaring food inflation, which recently crossed 40%. Users can access wholesale and retail prices for staples like rice, beans, tomatoes, and maize, allowing informed shopping decisions.
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Pricesense.ng even offers insightful analytics based on brand, quantity, and historical data.
This initiative comes in response to a perfect storm of factors: unpredictable weather, instability in food-producing regions, and skyrocketing agricultural input costs.
International organizations like the World Bank and FAO predict a record number of Nigerians facing food insecurity in 2024.
Pricesense.ng empowers Nigerians to navigate this challenging landscape.
By offering transparency into food prices, the app aims to promote informed consumer choices and combat food insecurity. Download Pricesense.ng today and take control of your grocery budget!
Available States: Borno, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, FCT, Lagos, Enugu, Kano
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