The ravaging floods in rice-producing states– Kebbi, Jigawa, Nasarawa; and the recent increase in the pump price of petrol are expected to have an impact on the price of rice and other market commodities. A spike in the demand food products is also expected, as the festive season draws near.
soucre: nairametrics
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