Rice Price Crash in Lagos Markets Leaves Traders Counting Losses
Across major Lagos markets — from Mile 12 to Daleko and Oke-Arin — the aroma of rice has turned sour for traders. A 50kg bag......
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Farmers Clash With FG Over Food Price Drop, Say Import Waivers Crippling Local Markets
Nigeria’s farmers have accused the Federal Government of destroying rural markets through indiscriminate import waivers, arguing that the recent fall in food prices masks widespread economic dislocation. The Ministry of Agriculture insists its policies are easing inflation, but producers say they face collapsing incomes, unsold produce, and worsening debt across grain and vegetable belts....
Shea Nut Market Roars Back — Nigeria’s Export Ban Sparks 18 % Price Surge and Local Industry Boom
Nigeria’s controversial ban on raw shea nut exports has triggered an unexpected rebound, with domestic prices soaring 18 % above pre-ban levels as local processors ramp up capacity. Analysts say the move is reshaping rural economies and proving that value-addition policies can actually pay off....
Tinubu Tells Brazil: Nigeria Dismantling Bottlenecks to Boost Food Production
During a bilateral visit to Brazil, President Tinubu assured partners that Nigeria was dismantling obstacles to food production, livestock expansion, and agro-trade....
Lightning Kills 32 Cows Worth ₦100m in Ogun, Triggers Traditional Rites
Lightning Kills 32 Cows Worth ₦100m in Ogun, Triggers Traditional Rites By IDNN South West Desk Abeokuta, Ogun State — Tragedy struck during a torrential......
🐄 Nigeria Begins Importing Danish Cows to Slash ₦1.5 Trillion Milk Import Bill
To reduce Nigeria’s heavy milk import bill, the Federal Government has begun importing high-yield Danish dairy cows to jumpstart local milk production....
Open Grazing Tensions Simmer in FCT — Wike Cites Land Crisis and Policy Gridlock
Wike: “We Must Tread Cautiously on Open Grazing in FCT” — Minister Laments Land Encroachment, Policy Dilemma Date: 14 May 2025 | By: IDNN Federal......
Rice Prices Drop to ₦58,000 in Nigeria Amid Benin Imports – S&P Global
Despite falling prices, demand remains subdued as buyers wait for market stabilization.” — S&P Global...
Agatu LGA Orders Fulani Herdsmen to Vacate Agricultural Lands Within 48 Hours
By IDNN News DeskPublished April 27, 2025 The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has issued a 48-hour......
Toxic Threat in Your Joint: Scientists Discover Fungal Contaminants in Illicit Weed
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