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In an effort to mitigate the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced the dispatch of 60 trucks of fertilizer to each state across the country. Additionally, each senator will receive two trucks of fertilizer for their constituents, while House of Representatives members will get one truck each. The Senate discussed this […]
The National Harmonized Traders Union of Nigeria has expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s decision to grant tax exemptions on the importation of essential food items, including rice, maize, brown rice, cowpeas, and others. The union acknowledged that this measure could serve as a short-term solution to alleviate current food shortages and mitigate the […]
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, says the federal government is to embark on a massive food importation scheme to fight food shortages and rising cost of living. At a press conference the minister said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days: 1. The measures include A 150-Day Duty-Free […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on the importation of certain essential food items through both land and sea borders. This decision, unveiled on Monday, aims to mitigate food insecurity and stabilize prices. The food items affected by this suspension include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and […]
Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of Customs, has announced that the distribution of seized food items is set to begin on Friday, emphasizing that the items are not for resale. Speaking to reporters in Lagos on Thursday, Adeniyi cautioned against any attempt by customs officers to participate in the distribution process. He revealed that the […]
The Federal Government has pointed fingers at opposition elements for exacerbating the ongoing food crisis in the country. This revelation coincides with the government’s uncovering of 32 new smuggling routes used to transport food items out of Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, expressed concern over forces attempting to destabilize the […]
During a Public Wealth Management conference in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed the recent interception of 45 trucks transporting maize to neighboring countries. The VP highlighted the prevalence of illegal smuggling routes, citing 32 routes in the Ilela axis alone. Following the interception, the price of maize dropped by N10,000, from N60,000 to N50,000. […]
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to begin the direct distribution of seized food items to Nigerians in response to the country’s critical food security challenges and the high cost of essential food items. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, stated that the items would be certified fit for consumption […]
Efforts to combat smuggling received a boost as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano Area Command, intercepted four trucks loaded with food items. In a statement by NCS spokesman Saidu Nuradeen on Tuesday, the Service revealed that its personnel intercepted the vehicles carrying a substantial quantity of food items intended for illegal export along the […]
The Zamfara State Transport Agency intercepted fifty trucks loaded with assorted grains heading to the Niger Republic. This interception comes in the wake of a presidential directive aimed at curbing the food crisis and hoarding. President Bola Tinubu had instructed the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General […]