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Akwa Ibom govt abandons food subsidy, introduces replacement

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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has launched a free food programme for the vulnerable people of the state. The new programme, meant to cushion the biting effects of the economic hardship across Nigeria, replaces the yet-to-take-off policy of subsidising food items earlier announced by his administration. Addressing the people during the programme launch … Read more

Staple food items Nigerians can no longer afford

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In recent years, the prices of major staple foods in Nigeria have risen significantly. The situation became more complex after President Bola Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidy payments during his inauguration as president on 29 May 2023. The upward trend in the prices of these staples as well as other products has weakened … Read more