Nigeria’s food inflation returns to double digits, hits 12.12% in February
“The increase can be attributed to the rate of increase in the average prices of Beans, Carrots, Okazi Leaf, Cassava ...
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Hippos attacking our farms, destroying crops – Gombe farmers
“We are seriously worried about the hippos in our community that are destroying our farmlands and livelihoods."
Nigeria’s inflation rate eases for sixth straight month
A reduction in the prices of food, the chief component of the inflation basket, drove the drop.
Gunmen wearing army uniform abduct entrepreneur
The suspected kidnappers are yet to contact the victim's family.
Maiduguri residents pray for lower food prices as Ramadan draws near
Unlike in previous years when prices skyrocketed days before the beginning of the holy month, the faithful are having a ...
Christmas: Nigerians lament high prices of rice, chicken, onions, other food items
"I can’t afford a live turkey this year. I’ll buy frozen chicken instead and skip some other ingredients. Even tomatoes ...
Price of beans rises 272%, eggs 122% in a year – NBS
The average price of 1kg of brown beans increased by 271.55 per cent from N692.95 recorded in August 2023 to ...
UPDATED: Food Crisis: FG donates 20 trucks of rice to each state, Abuja – Minister
"Each of the trucks of course is carrying about 1,200 25kg bags of rice," the minister said.
UPDATED: Cost-of-living crisis: Tinubu approves massive, duty-free importation of rice, wheat, beans, others
President Tinubu approved a "150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities", including "Maize, Husked Brown Rice, Wheat and Cowpeas."
Prices of tomatoes, rice, other food items increased in May — NBS
In recent years, food prices have risen across Nigeria as farmers abandon their farms due to insecurity.
NAFDAC warns against use of sniper, other chemicals for food preservation
The NAFDAC DG noted that there are safer means of preserving food items, such as bio-pesticides.
Hardship: Garri now above N100 per cup in Uyo
Uyo residents have expressed disappointment that prices of food items have not been reduced despite the naira appreciating against the ...
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‘Poor people don’t eat eggs,’ Nigerian governor rejects inclusion of eggs in subsidised food items
Subsidised food items will be sold to vulnerable persons already enlisted in the state's social register.
SPECIAL REPORT: No relief for Nigerians as sky-high food prices bite harder
“When we started this business in February 1994, the prices for commodities at the time were okay. My husband and ...
MARKET WATCH: Staple food items Nigerians can no longer afford
The situation became more complex after President Bola Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidy payments during his inauguration as ...
Flood: NEMA distributes relief materials to households in Enugu
“It is important that we acknowledge that President Bola Tinubu has made a commitment to continue to support the states ...
Inability to access credit trapping farmers in poverty in Abuja rural communities
Smallholder farmers in Abuja rue lack of access to agricultural credit facilities and absence of government support.
Women in Agriculture: What it takes to start small-scale farming, food processing in Abuja
Blessing Iwuofor leases land to plant and uses manual labour to process her produce for the market.
SPECIAL REPORT: How prices of rice, other cereals in Nigeria doubled in one year
The rates of widely eaten cereals and legumes rose by a average of 98 per cent in the last one ...
Why living in poor country means you have bad food choices
The main food system problem for consumers in poor countries is the high price of healthy foods.
Despite controversy, Nigeria ‘approves’ first genetically modified crop
Nigerian officials express excitement over the development.
Student jailed nine months for stealing bottle of palm oil, beans
The convict pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Rice, beans importation into Nigeria reduce by over 90% – Buhari
The president says Nigeria must regain its pride in food export
Farmers Predict Bumper Harvest As Prices Drop
Traders attribute the drop in prices to anticipated good harvest.
Nigeria donates relief materials, cash to Freetown mudslide victims
Over 300 died in a recent mudslide in the Regent area.
