All posts tagged "Nigeria"
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36Rice News in EnglishNigeria : Forum laments rice mills’ shutdown over waivers
The Competitive African Rice Forum – Nigeria Chapter (CARF-FSD Nigeria) has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rice industry crisis, blaming selective import waivers...
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29Rice News in EnglishNigeria : Dangote to Make Major Investment in Rice Production
Aliko Dangote is revolutionizing Nigeria’s rice industry with a multi-billion naira investment in a state-of-the-art rice mill in Niger State. The 30-hectare...
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33Rice News in EnglishNigeria : 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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33Sugar News in EnglishExperts Urge Nigerian Government to Raise Sugar Tax
A public health expert has urged the Nigerian Government to raise the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from ₦10 to ₦130 per...
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34Sugar News in EnglishFG: Sugar Sector Key to Nigeria’s Attainment of $1trn Economy
The Nigerian sugar sector plays a key role in President Tinubu’s \$1 trillion economy vision. At a public hearing, officials emphasized full...
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36Sugar News in EnglishNigeria: Federal Government reiterates commitment to sugar export for improved economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for sugar exports to boost economic growth. At a public hearing on amending...
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67Sugar News in EnglishHigh Price: Importers Cut N1.5trn Sugar Shipment From Brazil
Nigeria’s sugar supply faces disruption as raw sugar prices from Brazil soar 17% to $502/tonne, straining deliveries of 1.9 million tonnes worth...
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80Sugar News in EnglishNigeria’s raw sugar import to rise by 12%
Nigeria’s raw sugar imports are projected to rise by 12%, defying self-sufficiency goals. Despite local output gains and rising sugarcane cultivation, import...
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80Rice News in EnglishNigeria Customs seizes 3,832 bags of contraband rice in one month
The Nigeria Customs Service's Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, intercepted contraband worth N1.72 billion in the past month. Seized items include 3,832...
