Nigeria Sugar Sector Archives

Nigeria : Experts caution on overreliance on sugar importation

Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency goal is under threat as raw sugar imports rise 12% amid low domestic output. Experts urge urgent expansion of...

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Nigeria : We’re Removing Impediments to Sugar Production, NSDC Boss Assures Stakeholders

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is intensifying efforts to boost domestic sugar production, Executive Secretary Kamar Bakrin said at a recent...

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Nigeria : FG reaffirms sugar self-sufficiency drive, says $4.5bn investment needed to deliver master plan

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sugar self-sufficiency by fully implementing the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP), targeting \$4.5 billion...

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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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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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Nigeria : FG moves to be self-sufficient in sugar production

Nigeria’s \$2 billion sugar market is gaining momentum as the government launches Nigeria Sugar Master Plan II (NSMP II), aiming to boost...

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‘Nigeria’s sugar ‘crisis’ a myth, economy may pay the price’

Nigeria’s proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax is based on flawed assumptions. Data shows per capita sugar consumption is within WHO’s safe limits. Raising...