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4 Mar
The price of cassava flakes, popularly known as ‘garri’, and rice has recorded more than 50 percent increase in Enugu metropolis, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
4 Mar
African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided Nigeria with $134 million for the cultivation of essential crops such as rice, maize, cassava and soybeans to enhance food production. 
3 Mar
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting Nigeria in the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soyabeans to boost food production.
23 Feb
Apple has officially debunked the age-old myth of using uncooked rice to rescue waterlogged iPhones. The company’s advice? Don’t put your iPhone in a bag of rice. Here’s why. For years, desperate iPhone users have turned to a bowl of uncooked rice as a last effort to save their water-damaged devices. The idea was that…
6 Feb
In the face of the ongoing rice scarcity and the rapid surge in prices, A.R.N Foods Limited has emerged as a beacon of hope for Nigerians, providing not just sustenance but also a pathway to a more secure future. This is a story of how innovation and dedication can alleviate a nationwide crisis, all under…
17 Jan
Niger State is poised to become a major agricultural powerhouse in Nigeria, thanks to a $25 million expansion strategy unveiled by the PJS Group for 2024. This ambitious plan builds upon the group's existing investments in the state, which have already significantly boosted the local economy and created numerous jobs. Governor Umaru Bago's Food Security…
10 Jan
A sigh of relief may be echoing across Nigerian districts as the saga of the Federal Government's rice palliatives takes a positive turn. After weeks of public scrutiny and conflicting information, distribution is finally set to begin. Some constituents had became agitated since the plan was divulged and they didn't receive any palliative. However, the…
18 Sep 2023
Nigerians may be confronted with the most outrageous cost of parboiled anytime soon, as prize of 50kg bag of the commodity nears N50,000 in Kano State.

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