A significant amount was spent on imports of food and beverages. The total expenditure for a six-month period is reported to be N3.3 trillion. This information is based on data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

The data shows a decline in spending compared to the same period in the previous year. A financial analyst has commented on this spending.

Further details on this expenditure are available, including a breakdown of the spending over two quarters. The data release provides more information on the import bill and its trend over time.