Rice millers decry import waiver, rising production costs

Nigerian rice millers are struggling due to the federal government’s rice import waiver and high production costs, threatening local industry. Learn more.

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August 9, 2026 · 00:11 · 5 min read

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Nigerian rice millers are struggling due to the federal government’s rice import waiver and high production costs, threatening local industry. Learn more.

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Rice millers decry import waiver, rising production costs