Smuggled rice unhealthy, Nigerian govt warns
“The citizens of those countries do not eat this rice. The citizens of Benin also do not eat it."
Tag: rice
Customs intercepts 589 bags of smuggled rice concealed in petrol tanker
The bags of rice have been contaminated by black oil, which is dangerous to human health
FG offers input to 40, 000 rice farmers in Zamfara, Kebbi
5,403 rice farmers will receive the inputs within the week
We will deliver local rice below N10,000 per bag – Bagudu
The governor commends federal government's policies on rice production.
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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
Customs grants bail to man arrested for allegedly smuggling 280 bags of rice
The 280 bags of rice were part of the 13,333 bags of rice seized between November 1 and 30.
What Nigeria must do to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production – Expert
A professor noted that virtually every state in Nigeria can produce rice.
Nigeria will attain self-sufficiency in rice production in 2018, Lai Mohammed says
The official says Nigeria targets seven million metric tons of rice in 2018.
2018 budget: Nigerian govt proposes to ‘revamp’ agriculture with N118.98 billion
''Our economic diversification and inclusive growth ambitions are coming to fruition."
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200,000 farmers benefit from Nigerian govt’s N44 billion – Buhari
The Anchor Borrowers Programme was inaugurated by the President in November 2015.
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.
Kebbi govt to export rice – Governor
Mr. Bagudu also appealed to IITA to provide research outlets in the state.
Kebbi “most peaceful state in the history of Nigeria” – Okorocha
“Kebbi State has track record of being a peaceful state since its creation.”
Lagos govt resumes sale of LAKE Rice ahead of Eid-el-fitr
A 50kg bag will sell for N12,000.
We import poison, not rice, Governor Bagudu warns Nigerians
The governor cautioned Nigerians against consuming imported rice.
Osinbajo visits Maiduguri, explains new IDP food distribution plan
Top government functionaries were at the event.
Indigenous firm acquires machinery for mechanized rice farming
"We believe that if Nigerians eat the rice grown locally in the country, the government would have saved huge resources…”
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Prices of rice, tomatoes, yam decrease in April – NBS
The price, however, went up compared to last year.
Borno official, accomplice, jailed for stealing rice meant for IDPs
The convicts colluded with a former council chairman to steal over 200 bags of rice donated by Danish Refugee Council.
Adamawa Anchor Borrowers Programme will fail – Official
The official alleged politicisation of the scheme.
Sultan of Sokoto wants ban on importation of rice, vehicles relaxed
The monarch wants ban on importation via land borders relaxed.
Nigerian Navy intercepts 80 bags of smuggled rice – Official
The bags were being smuggled in a boat.
SPECIAL REPORT: How Buhari’s agric programme is creating jobs, pushing Nigeria towards self-sufficiency in rice
New and old farmers all described how the ABP programme has positively changed their lives.
FACT-CHECK: Presidency wrong again; Nigeria not world’s second-largest rice producer
A claim made by a presidential spokesperson about rice production is false.
