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High fertiliser cost: Nigeria Farmers dump rice, maize cultivation

Farmers across Nigeria are abandoning maize and rice cultivation due to surging fertiliser costs, despite government claims of free distribution. Urea prices...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria’s sugar production falls despite industry investments

Indonesia’s state-owned food company, ID Food, plans to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar by 2026 and salt by 2027, aiming to reduce heavy...

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Edible Oil News in English

Nigeria’s top palm oil makers’ profit to hit N161bn as prices climb

Nigeria’s palm oil sector is set for record profits in 2025, with Okomu and Presco projected to post N161 billion in combined...

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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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Sugar News in English

Nigeria : We’re removing obstacles to sugar production -NSDC

Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, reported progress in addressing challenges hampering local sugar production. At a...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria committed to national sugar master plan objectives – FG

Nigeria’s sugar sector must meet domestic production targets under the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP), Minister of State for Industry John Enoh...

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Rice News in English

Gambia Seeks Nigeria’s Support to Boost Rice Production

The Gambia is seeking Nigeria’s support to boost rice production and achieve food self-sufficiency. During a visit to Abuja, Gambian Agriculture Minister...

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Edible Oil News in English

Wilmar to buy over Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from British joint venture partner for US$70 million

Wilmar International will acquire PZ Cussons' 50% stake in Nigeria-based PZ Wilmar for US$70 million, gaining full ownership. The move supports Wilmar’s...