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Nigeria's Food Import Bill Reaches $1.19 Billion in 6 Months

Nigeria's Food Import Bill Reaches $1.19 Billion in 6 Months
Energy and Gas Markets · 02:58:36 - Monday, 19 October 2026

Written by: Karim Hammam

Nigeria's food import bill recorded a notable increase, reaching $1.19 billion in just six months.

Local Production Challenges

This large figure comes at a time when the country is making strenuous efforts to boost local production and reduce reliance on external markets to secure food needs.

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