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 ...

Noodles as a contemporary Staple Food in Nigeria The global instant noodle market is projected to grow from $54.60 billion in 2022 to $81.84 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.95% within the forecast ...

"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.

AFTER public uproar, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reversed its recent directive calling for a three-day fasting and prayer programme. The ministry had declared this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Food prices across major Lagos markets surged in July 2025, with staples such as onions, rice, and pepper recording sharp ...

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.

But Nigeria has faced food shortage problems in the past. High prices of staple food, due to limited domestic production, often drive these shortages.