Tag: Food
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Food prices continue to rise in Nigeria – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of rice, garri, tomato, beans, yam and other food items increased in April 2024.
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Food prices rise in March 2024 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beef, rice, beans, white garri, yam, and other food items increased in March 2024.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY: What is causing rise in food prices
CARTOON OF THE DAY: What is causing rise in food prices
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Agric Minister blames rise in food prices on climate change
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says climate change poses significant risks to food security by reducing crop yields and increasing food prices.
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Why price of bread is skyrocketing – Bakers
Premium Bread Makers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) has given reasons why the price of bread continues to rise in the country, despite appreciation of the Naira against the Dollar.
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FG moves to tackle astronomical rise in food prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed plans to intensify monitoring and enforcement in formal and informal markets to ensure that business owners do not unfairly inflate prices.
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Ex-President Obasanjo advises FG on how to curb food insecurity
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has charged the Federal Government to engage youths in agricultural business to provide jobs for unemployed youths and curb food insecurity.
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Sad! Four trampled to death in stampede for free food in Bauchi
Four people have lost their lives in a stampede during an almsgiving zakat exercise for the poor in Bauchi State. The stampede occurred at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday at about 10 am. Another individual, 17-year-old Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University…
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Weak Naira: Patronise locally made products, Presidency begs Nigerians
The presidency believes patronage of made-in-Nigeria products is key to strengthening the naira and wants citizens to buy goods produced in the country to make that happen. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a press briefing with the State House Correspondents on Friday. “One, His Excellency,…
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It costs an adult N858 to eat healthy per day – NBS
The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult per day was N858 in January 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said.