Federal Authorities to Regulate Costs of Imported Foodstuff

The Federal Government announced that imported food items over the next 150 days will be subjected to recommended retail prices to curb the high cost of food in Nigeria. This decision follows the suspension of import duties and taxes on essential items like rice and wheat. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari revealed... Read More

Nigerian Senate Warns Tinubu: Act on Food Scarcity Before Patience Runs Out

The Senate has urgently called on the federal government to address the escalating hunger crisis caused by food insecurity, which has reached emergency levels. The Senate urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to implement measures to combat the current food insecurity, emphasizing that patience and tolerance among Nigerians are wearing thin due to increasing hunger... Read More

Rising Food Costs: Why Prices Will Continue to Climb

Mrs. Hannatu Ajiji, an official at the Tomatoes/Pepper Market along Bauchi Ring Road in Jos, Plateau State, explains the fluctuating prices of food items. “We don’t tell people about prices of tomatoes and pepper again because they may fluctuate at any time. Sometimes, we sell at a particular price in the morning and by... Read More

Major Boost: World Bank Invests $45 Billion to Mitigate Food Crisis in Africa

In a landmark move to address the escalating food crisis, the World Bank has pledged an impressive $45 billion aimed at mitigating food insecurity in Africa and other affected regions. This substantial financial commitment is set to bolster food production, enhance supply chains, and provide critical support to millions of people facing hunger and... Read More