The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
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Nigerian kitchens face a sharp squeeze as onion prices soared 900 percent over the past six months, turning a basic staple into a luxury item. A standard 120-kilogram bag that sold for N30,000 in April now costs N300,000 across major urban markets. The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria confirmed the massive…
Some Nigerian households spend as much as 120 per cent of their income on food, forcing them to borrow money or depend on relatives to survive, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said. Oyedele made the disclosure at Chatham House in London, citing a government survey. “In fact,…
Nigeria’s food and drink market could grow to $84.83 billion by 2032, but post-harvest losses, weak cold storage and costly distribution threaten to keep much of that value out of local hands. The projection, from Market Research Store, is contained in a report accompanying SIAL Paris 2026, the international food trade exhibition holding at Paris…
The Bank of Agriculture launched a N200 billion Guaranteed Minimum Price programme in Abuja on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, to defend grain farmers against price collapses and secure national food reserves. Managing Director Ayo Sotinrin stated that the scheme establishes a hard price floor for staple crops, including maize, sorghum, soybeans, and paddy rice. The…
American diplomats warned the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, that Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz will deepen acute food insecurity across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. United States Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs, Ambassador Jennifer Locetta, told the Council in New York that maritime obstructions in the Persian Gulf…
Nigeria loses more than 53,000 people each year to diseases linked to contaminated food, with nearly 50 million cases of foodborne illness recorded annually and children under five carrying over 80 per cent of the burden, the Federal Government has revealed. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made…
The $6.23 million discrepancy case involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is at risk of further procedural stalling as uncertainty surrounds the appearance of a key witness. Indications from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court suggest that the prosecution may soon notify the court of the unavailability of Jim…
Healthy living is often marketed as dramatic — strict diets, expensive supplements and extreme lifestyle changes. But health experts say the real foundation of wellness lies not in trends, but in everyday choices, especially the foods we eat consistently. Much like bananas — simple, accessible and often overlooked — many ordinary foods quietly support the…
Bananas are one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the world, yet they remain one of the most misunderstood when it comes to weight management. While some people avoid bananas fearing weight gain, others rely on them as a healthy energy boost. So, are bananas good for weight loss or do they cause weight…
In a gesture of remembrance and support, the 4th Brigade Command in Benin organized a special Christmas luncheon and gift presentation for the families of soldiers who died in the line of duty. The event, held on Friday, was led by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Ahmed Balogun, and the Chief Medical Director of the…