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NSDC to Nigeria farmer: Invest in sugar production

The NSDC has urged Nigerian farmers and investors to seize sugar sector opportunities, citing 150,000 hectares of viable land and a \$2...

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Sugar News in English

Tap into Nigeria’s $2bn sugar market, NSDC boss tells investors

The National Sugar Development Council is urging investors and farmers to tap into Nigeria’s \$2 billion sugar market. Executive Secretary Kamar Bakrin...

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Rice News in English

Dangote, Nigera govt sign agreement to boost rice production

Dangote Rice signed an agreement with Niger State’s food security firm for steady paddy rice supply, aiming to bolster food security. Dangote...

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Maize News in English

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...