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Nigerian newspapers review: Sugar importation rises as local production falters

Vanguard reports rising sugar imports, fresh flood warnings, and FG’s plan to pay doctors seven months’ arrears. The Guardian highlights HNIs, businesses...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria Sugar importation rises as local production falters

Nigeria’s sugar import bill rose 328% from 2020 to 2024, hitting N2.21 trillion, exposing the failure of the National Sugar Master Plan....

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria : What we are doing to halt sugar imports – Council

The NSDC is strengthening oversight of sugar producers under Nigeria’s Backward Integration Programme. Key issues include FTZ loopholes, smuggling, equipment delays, and...

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Rice News in English

Nigeria : Rice industry under threat by selective waivers, others —Stakeholders

Nigeria’s rice industry is facing a crisis due to selective import waivers, rampant smuggling, and market distortions, stakeholders warned. The 2024 waiver...

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Sugar News in English

Nigerian sugar master plan gains traction 12 yrs after set up

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has revamped the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) to improve local sugar production and the entire...

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English

Sugar institute targets 2m sugarcane seedlings to boost production

The Executive Secretary , National Sugar Development Council, Kamar Bakrin has disclosed that the Institute would produce two million sugarcane seedlings to...