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Delta, 4 Other Cheapest States To Live In Nigeria
Living in some parts of Nigeria is highly expensive, particularly in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. However, some other states have a lower cost of living.
These states provide lower housing expenses, cheaper transit and cheaper food making them perfect for individuals or families trying to live a comfortable life without spending more.
Here are 5 Cheapest states to live in Nigeria
Benue
Benue State is the cheapest state to live in Nigeria because of its relatively low cost of living when compared to other states. According to current data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), this state’s inflation rate has been below average, making it a good option for those looking for affordability.
Also, Benue, often known as the “Food Basket of the Nation,” is a major producer of vegetables, rice, yams, and maize, all of which help keep local food prices low. The current food inflation rate is 36.4%, which is lower than the national average and because the state has an agrarian economy, prices for agricultural commodities and basic foods are cheap and consistent.
Other necessities like housing, healthcare, and transportation are often less expensive in the state due to the lower all-item inflation rate of the state at 27.3%.
Delta
This is the second cheapest state in Nigeria due to its low cost of living, with food inflation of 37.6% and total item inflation of 28.1% as of July 2024, both lower than the national average.
The rate at which food and other general goods prices are rising in Delta State is quite slow, making it a suitable alternative for those looking for affordability. Delta is close to agricultural regions and availability of locally produced commodities has helped to stabilize food costs.
Living in Delta is less expensive than in many other parts of Nigeria due to cheap housing and transportation costs.
Borno
Despite the atrocities of the Boko Haram set in Borno State, it still ranked fourth on this list. The affordability of food in the state is a result of a strong agricultural background, which enables the residents to maintain a fair standard of living without incurring the same financial stress as those in more expensive locations.
Katsina
Katsina is an excellent choice for persons and families looking for more cheap living options in Nigeria, thanks to its lower costs of living and relative stability.
Katsina is the home town of former President Muhammadu Buhari who is also a cattle farmer.
Taraba
Taraba’s food inflation rate was 39% in July 2024has a lower cost of living than, overall many of Nigeria’s other states. The inflation rate was 29.1%. Due to these numbers, Taraba is one of the country’s more budget-friendly states.
The state’s emphasis on agriculture has helped to keep food costs low even as inflation rises in the country.
Taraba’s reduced overall cost of living makes it a better choice than many other locations for people trying to better control their living expenses.
Source: Vanguard
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Senate confirms appointment of 21 RMAFC commissioners
The Senate has confirmed the appointments of 21 federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
The Senate confirmed the nominees after Yahaya Abdullahi, senator representing Kebbi north, presented a report.
President Bola Tinubu appointed the nominees in August and therefater sought the senate’s confirmation.
Abdullahi, chair of joint committee on national planning and economic affairs and finance, said all the nominees are fit to hold public office.
The ex-majority leader said with these appointments, every state in the country is represented on the RMAFC board.
“That the senate do confirmation of the 21 nominees that makes the commission to be of its full complement,” he said.
“That means every state now has a represenation at the board.”
The new commissioners are:
Linda Oti (Abia)
Akpan Effiong (Akwa Ibom)
Enefe Ekene (Anambra)
Prof. Steve Ugba (Benue)
Chief Eyonsa (Cross-River)
Aruviere Egharhevwe (Delta)
Nduka Awuregu (Ebonyi)
Victor Eboigbe (Edo)
Wumi Ogunlola (Ekiti)
Ozo Obodougo (Enugu)
Kabir Mashi (Katsina).
Adamu Fanda (Kano)
Dr. Kunle Wright (Lagos)
Aliyu Abdulkadir (Nasarawa)
Bako Shetima (Niger)
Samuel Durojaye (Ogun)
Nathaniel Adejutelegan (Ondo)
Saad Ibrahim (Plateau)
Modu-Aji Juluri (Yobe)
Bello Garba (Zamfara)
Mohammed Usman (Gombe).
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Unfolding story: Unusual security beef up at NASS over alleged plot to impeach Akpabio
Workers and visitors to the National Assembly were taken back this morning with the high level.of security at the first gate as well as the second one.
DSS men, cladded in dark suits and sunglasses virtually outnumbered all other security agencies who were also noticed to have increased their men.
Insider sources claimed the increased presence of the State Security men as well as others was because of an underground move being made to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio today.
The move, which was more or less like a coup given its surreptitious outlook was said to have been hatched by some Northern senators who are angry with Tinubu’s government and believe that the country can be better run if he had a senate that is more vocal and critical of his policies.
Akpabio has become one of the most unpopular throw-ups of Nigerian democracy with his goofs and gaffs landing blows not only on the National Assembly which he heads but also on the ruling class as a whole.
Only a few days ago he said if you see food anywhere, eat because there was hunger in the land.
Source: Abujareporters
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