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Rice

November 17, 2024

Dangote supports host community elders with medical care, wheelchairs

The cement manufacturer said the gesture aimed to complement the government’s effort to improve the people’s lives in Ogun State.

September 25, 2024

Prices of bread, rice, yam, others rose in August: NBS

The NBS said that the highest average price of sliced bread was recorded in Rivers at N1,850.

Foodstuffs
September 9, 2024

VAT remains 7.5%, says economy minister Wale Edun

“For emphasis, as of today, VAT remains 7.5% and that is what will be charged on all the goods and services that are VAT-able,” Mr Edun said.

Wale Edun; VAT
August 17, 2024

Tinubu’s order didn’t include importation of rice through borders: Customs

The customs CG said that rice importation through the land border was still restricted.

Bashir Adeniyi
August 13, 2024

Kaduna: Nigerians’ economic hardship worsened after #EndHunger protests, survey shows

Nigerians remonstrated for 10 days, seeking an end to prevalent hunger and corruption, but a recent survey shows their anguish continues with soaring food prices reported.

#EndHunger protesters in Kaduna, foodstuffs, Tinubu sleeping
August 11, 2024

Enough rain, FG’s fertiliser largesse will ensure bumper harvest in Cross River this season: Official

Mr Ewa said, “We are particularly appreciative of the fact that Federal Government remembered us by providing fertilisers to farmers.’’

Fertilizers and Rain
July 17, 2024

Plant crops within your homes to boost food security, Lagos govt. tells residents

Grow something in your home that you can eat; it helps lessen the burden as a society,” she said.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and backyard garden
July 1, 2024

Nigerians languish as food prices soar in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina

In tune with the extant global trends, Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented increase in the prices of basic food items.

Food stuff (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
June 26, 2024

FCTA moves against maltreatment of widows

Mr Adetoyi said that the FCTA would continue to empower and uplift widows to overcome the obstacles they faced.

Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi
June 20, 2024

Tinubu’s Inflation: Enugu residents groan as bag of rice costs N100,000; garri N45,000

The price of cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, and rice has increased more than 50 per cent in the Enugu metropolis.

Garri and Rice