Group seeks probe of ‘smoking' parties
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) yesterday, 14 August 2008, urged the federal government to investigate on-going ‘Experience Freshness' secret parties being organised by the British American Tobacco Nigeria to promote its Pall Mall cigarette brand. 15 Aug 2008 15:01

High import tariffs holds up growth
[Michael Appel] High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. 28 Jul 2008 12:35

Emergency rice import for Nigeria cancelled
A decision by the Nigerian government to reverse an earlier decision to import 50,000 metric tonnes of rice from Thailand to ease supply pressures on rice in Africa's most populous country was met with mixed reactions. 19 May 2008 14:41

Toxic grain threatens Nigerian food security
The hospitalisation of 116 girls after consuming beans sprayed with harmful pesticides at a secondary school in northern Nigeria's Gombe State on 18 April has raised concerns about how dry foods are stored all around the country. 16 May 2008 12:42

Bread strike threatens food supply
Supplies of bread have dwindled in Lagos and other cities across Nigeria since 5 May when the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria went on a nationwide strike over the rising price of flour and other raw materials. 6 May 2008 16:22

Nigeria plans rice imports
Nigeria's government has announced it will import 500,000 tonnes of rice up to a value of US$600 million to curtail the effect of the global rise in food prices on Nigeria. 5 May 2008 10:18

Nigeria: Cadbury sees strong rise in sales
Cadbury Schweppes has reported 7% growth in confectionery sales for the three months to March. 14 Apr 2008 14:16

Fuel shortages cause price hikes for northerners
With massive fuel shortages in the north of Nigeria since mid March, transport costs have doubled exacerbating food prices. 7 Apr 2008 08:37

Nigeria: New hope for old 'master plan' on Niger Delta
The government of President Umaru Yar'Adua says it is serious about tackling the root causes of violence and poverty in Nigeria's troubled Niger Delta with a ‘master plan' to develop the region and provide basic services. 20 Nov 2007 10:50

Nigerian central bank raises interest rate
The Nigerian central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate MPR from 8% to 9% because of rising inflation, officials said on Thursday, 4 October. 8 Oct 2007 12:43

Nigerian inflation rate drops
Nigeria's consumer price index inched lower to 4.2% in the 12 months to the end of August from 4.8% the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Wednesday, 26 September. 28 Sep 2007 13:05

Kenya retail supermarket among the best
[Carole Kimutai] Only one African retailer other than those out of South Africa has achieved a world ranking - and that retailer is in Kenya. 20 Jun 2007 11:47