Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ArketData, price tracking, and our data. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact Support
ArketData is a food price intelligence platform that tracks commodities across Nigerian markets. Consumers, businesses, and researchers use it to check current prices, compare markets, and follow trends.
Yes, the core features of ArketData, including price searching, comparison, and basic analytics, are currently free for all users. We may introduce premium features for advanced historical data and API access in the future.
Our market insights come from verified sources and partnerships across major states in Nigeria, refreshed continuously so the figures you see reflect current market conditions.
Fresh market insights arrive weekly for most markets, and every figure on the site shows its own insight date, so you always know exactly how current a price is.
Prices can vary significantly based on the market location, time of day, and the specific vendor. We show you the range of prices (minimum, average, and maximum) to give you a complete picture of the market.
We currently cover 15 major markets across 12 Nigerian states, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Delta and Enugu, and we are actively expanding to more regions.
Navigate to the 'Compare' page from the sidebar. Search for a commodity (e.g., 'Rice'), and we will automatically display a comparison table showing prices across all available markets, highlighting the cheapest options.
Yes! Open your Watchlist or click the bell icon on any item card to set a price alert. We notify you when the price drops below the threshold you choose.
The Watchlist lets you bookmark the commodities you buy frequently and set price alerts on them, so you can track their prices at a glance without searching every time.
ArketAI is ArketData's assistant. Ask about any food we track in plain English and it answers from our market insights, with the market named and a link to the source — it never invents a price.
Absolutely. The 'Analytics' page provides visual charts showing price trends over time (weekly, monthly, quarterly). This helps you identify seasonal patterns and inflation trends.
We are currently developing dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android. In the meantime, our web platform is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers.
Yes, we offer an API for businesses and developers who need programmatic access to our price data. Please contact our support team to request API access and documentation.