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Commodities · 1 min read
Nigeria weekly market wrap (13 July 2026): Cement leads price gains
Across 7 daily-tracked Nigerian prices, 4 rose and 3 eased in the week to 13 July 2026 — Cement led gains (+3.2%) while Rice (local) eased (-2.3%).
Cement price in Nigeria today — data & news
Cement is ₦9,500 per 50kg bag in Nigeria as of 23 June 2026, up 1.6% on the day. This hub tracks the live Cement price with its source and the latest 8 stories covering it.
Price
₦9,500
/ 50kg bag
Market
Nigeria
Day change
+1.6%
Source: Dealer survey (Lagos, Abuja, Kano) · Confidence: high ·
Last updated
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| Palm Oil Lagos · 25 litres Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦48,000 | -0.8% |
| Iron Rod (12mm rebar) Nigeria · per length Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦9,800 | +0.5% |
| Rice (local) Nigeria · 50kg bag Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦82,000 | +0.4% |
| Groundnut Oil Nigeria · 25 litres Confidence: Low confidence | ₦62,000 | +0.3% |
| Sandcrete Block (9 inch) Lagos · per block Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦750 | 0.0% |
| Petrol (PMS) Nigeria · per litre Confidence: High confidence | ₦1,075 | 0.0% |
| Diesel (AGO) Nigeria · per litre Confidence: High confidence | ₦1,500 | 0.0% |
| Cooking Gas (LPG) Nigeria · per kg Confidence: Medium confidence | ₦1,400 | 0.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cement price in Nigeria today?
Cement is ₦9,500 per 50kg bag in Nigeria as of 23 June 2026, up 1.6% on the day. This hub tracks the live Cement price with its source and the latest 8 stories covering it.
Where does Opaindex source the cement price?
Sourced from Dealer survey (Lagos, Abuja, Kano). Confidence: high. Last updated 23 June 2026.
What is the latest cement news?
The most recent of 8 stories on this hub is “Nigeria weekly market wrap (13 July 2026): Cement leads price gains” (13 July 2026). Opaindex links every article tagged Cement, each sourced and dated.