LASCOPA raises alarm over adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of…
Food
Dangote pledges massive fertiliser push for Africa food security
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertiliser investments. He…
Lagosians lament low purchasing power despite food price drop — Report
Some residents of Lagos State have lamented the low purchasing power of the masses despite the drop in prices of some food…
Ghana plans $1bn domestic bond to fund cocoa purchases
Ghana is planning to raise $1 billion through domestic bonds to fund cocoa purchases from farmers ahead of the 2026/2027 crop season,…
50kg local rice price jumped 20.5% to ₦112,000 in March — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics said the average price of 50kg local rice (short grains) rose by 20.5 per cent in March…
FG to cut post-harvest losses by 10%, tackle hunger
The Federal Government has said that if the country can reduce post-harvest loss of farm produce by just 10 per cent, it…
Food prices surge further in April, worsens cost-of-living crisis
Food prices across Nigeria have tightened further in April 2026, deepening pressure on households already grappling with a high cost of living.…
Dangote fertiliser key to solving Africa food insecurity – UN
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed has lauded the pivotal role of Dangote Industries Limited particularly Dangote Fertiliser Limited…
NAFDAC moves to slash excess salt in packaged foods nationwide
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye, on Tuesday warned Nigerians against excessive sodium…
Nigerian onion traders suspend exports to Ghana over harassment
The multi-million dollar onion trade between Nigeria and Ghana has been thrown into uncertainty after Nigerian onion traders announced the immediate suspension…
Dangote, NNPCL, others fund Remi Tinubu’s food bank initiative with N66bn
The National Community Food Bank Programme received pledges totalling over N66bn on Thursday at its launch and inauguration of the Board of…
Fuel price surge hikes food costs in Lagos markets — Report
Food prices across major Lagos markets surged in March 2026 as rising petrol costs drove up transportation and logistics expenses, triggering widespread…