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Nigerian Firms Import N594bn Raw Sugar From Brazil

Nigerian firms imported 853,373 tonnes of Brazilian sugar worth $396 million between April and September 2025, amid rising demand and a 27%...

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Wheat News in English

Nigeria : Panic Hits FG Over High Wheat Import Costs

Nigeria spent over 1 trillion naira ($600 million) on wheat imports from October 2023 to September 2024, raising food security concerns. Agriculture...

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Maize News in English

Niger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production

Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a multi-billion-dollar MoU with Benin to boost cotton, maize, and soybean production. The initiative targets 450,000 tonnes...

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Maize News in English

Nigeria set to boost corn, wheat imports in 2025/26: USDA

Nigeria’s wheat and corn imports are expected to rise in MY 2025/26, supported by a stable naira, lower global prices, and improved...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria’s new sugar rush

Nigeria is focusing on sugar to reduce $500 million in annual imports, improve food security, and create jobs. Despite ideal growing conditions,...

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Sugar News in English

FG’s poised to reduce sugar importation — Agric Minister, Nigeria

Nigeria’s agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari reaffirmed plans to cut sugar imports by strengthening the sugar value chain and partnering with credible investors....

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Wheat News in English

Nigeria set to boost corn, wheat imports in 2025/26: USDA

In MY 2025/26, Nigeria’s wheat imports are projected to rise to 6.7 MMT due to growing bread and baked goods demand, while corn...

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Sugar News in English

FG set to revitalise Nigeria’s sugar value chain

Nigeria’s agriculture ministry has unveiled plans to revitalise the sugar value chain, focusing on boosting sugarcane production, cutting imports, and creating jobs....