Mr Maikyau described the minister’s statement as “ridiculous, unpatriotic, and uninformed.’’
He said the FCCPC’s surveillance efforts suggested that distributors and retailers engaged in conspiracy, price gouging and hoarding.
The federal government says it has taken further steps to protect consumers and businesses against losses and inaccurate measurements.
The training is expected to guide MSMEs in accessing the best funding options for the growth of their businesses.
“Rest assured, there will be no increase in sugar prices, especially during Ramadan.’’
The minister stated that the loan shall be administered at a single-digit interest rate of nine per cent per annum.
Wale Edun, the finance minister, says President Bola Tinubu is working to stabilise the economy, “growing more than population growth.”
She said the performance would further assist to enhance employment generation, wealth creation, economic growth and prosperity.
According to the presidency, Mr Shettima t is expected to avail Nigeria of the platform provided by the forum to woo investors.
Mr Shettima said the fund was earmarked to support 100,000 start-ups and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at single digit interest rates.
