9 d. ago Food prices surge, traders decry low patronage, consumers want FG’s intervention

•Motorists decry pump price hike, say it’s frustrating Many Consumers have expressed frustration and agony as prices of various food items have spiked in different markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey revealed that the development has caused a strain on both traders and consumers, […] The post Food prices surge, traders decry low patronage, consumers want FG’s intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Volatile oil prices expose food system’s dangerous fossil fuel dependence – Report

A new report from the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Foods), released on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 read more Volatile oil prices expose food system’s dangerous fossil fuel dependence – Report

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2 w. ago Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have backed the Federal Government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of Nigerians. […] The post Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have backed the federal government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation costs. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of […] The post Governors back FG efforts to ease food transport by tackling unauthorised levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Federal Gov’t’s Agricultural Reforms Aim At Crashing Food Prices – Kyari

The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has said that the federal government is vigorously implementing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, with a resolute commitment to ensuring food availability, affordability, and accessibility for every Nigerian. Senator Kyari, who said this yesterday in Maiduguri, added that the ministry has initiated a multi-faceted […]

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4 w. ago FG Targets Food Price Drop With New Reforms – Agriculture Minister

The Federal Government says its sweeping agricultural reforms are aimed at reducing food prices, improving accessibility, and boosting national food security. Speaking to journalists on Monday in Maiduguri, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the interventions are part of a broader strategy to revive the economy and ensure every Nigerian can […] The post FG Targets Food Price Drop With New Reforms – Agriculture Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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