Amid growing concerns over food security in Nigeria, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Abdullahi, has dismissed fears of an impending food crisis, insisting that the country remains food-sufficient.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Abdullahi argued that as long as food is available in markets across the nation, the notion of scarcityContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Not at Risk of Food Scarcity – Minister Insists, Defends Government’s Efforts”
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Nigerian Customs Service Halts Import Duties on Essential Foods to Combat National Hunger Crisis
In a decisive move to alleviate the hunger crisis gripping the nation, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has announced that the federal government will suspend taxes and import duties on essential food items. This bold policy aims to ease the financial burden on citizens and ensure access to affordable food. Recognizing the widespreadContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Customs Service Halts Import Duties on Essential Foods to Combat National Hunger Crisis”
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.95% As NBS Confirms Rising Prices Of Garri, Beans, Other Foodstuffs
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate in May 2024, increased from 33.69% recorded in April to 33.95%. The Bureau which made this known in its May report published on its website said that the inflation rate in May increased by 0.26% points when compared to the April record.ContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.95% As NBS Confirms Rising Prices Of Garri, Beans, Other Foodstuffs”
Nigerian Customs Service To Distribute Confiscated Food Items Nationwide Over Hardship
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that its operatives will distribute all confiscated food products nationwide. This was stated in a release issued on Tuesday, by CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson for the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The statement said the decision was taken to alleviate the current hardships faced by Nigerians and to solveContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Customs Service To Distribute Confiscated Food Items Nationwide Over Hardship “
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