During the virtual forum, key points like the latest data on industry compliance in fortifying staple foods with key micronutrients; updates on commitments made by all stakeholders during the 2019 ...

Shoppers and traders in some Lagos markets have expressed frustration that the recent drop in Nigeria's headline inflation rate has not translated into any relief at the market, as the prices of ...

"I am appealing to the government to support farmers to increase their yield." Families scramble as prices soar on once-affordable staple food: 'What can we do?' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Other staples such as yam, ... Nigeria’s rise in food prices is largely caused by the fact that a number of policies meant to ensure that 40 percent of our food is not wasted owing to the lack ...

Nigeria is considering suspending import duties on staple food, drugs and other essential items for six months to slow inflation in Africa’s most-populous nation. The government may also waive ...

At a warehouse in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, dozens of women patiently wait their turn to receive food handouts. Among them is 68-year-old widow Damilola Salami, who received an ...

A looming spike in the prices of staple foods such as rice, maize, millet, and cereals is projected to impact Nigeria and several other nations across the West Africa region next year.