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Nigeria Commits $1 Billion to Sugar Self-Sufficiency Drive: Government

Nigeria Commits $1 Billion to Sugar Self-Sufficiency Drive: Government

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Nigeria Commits $1 Billion to Sugar Self-Sufficiency Drive: Government The National Sugar Development Council's strategy relies on stricter import quotas... 17.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Nigeria Commits $1 Billion to Sugar Self-Sufficiency Drive: Government The National Sugar Development Council's strategy relies on stricter import quotas and transforming sugarcane into a broader bio-industrial ecosystem that also yields ethanol, animal feed and electricity. By prioritizing practical execution, the initiative aims to produce 2 million tonnes annually to boost local employment and significantly cut foreign spending, the council's executive secretary Kamar Bakrin said.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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