AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Prices: Nigeria’s inflation eased to 14.63% in September, and food prices fell 1.55% month to month. But food inflation remained 19.59% year on year, with Lagos, Imo and Ondo hardest hit. Product Safety: NAFDAC says it destroyed ₦22.73bn worth of unsafe products in eight months. Nigeria’s communications regulator has also started checking SIM-enabled devices to block fake and non-compliant phones from networks. Trade & Industry: New EU deforestation rules could put more than half of Nigeria’s cocoa exports at risk, the LCCI warns, as farmers and exporters face tougher compliance demands. Chinese exports to South Africa rose 29%, adding pressure on local manufacturers. Food Access: A new South African campaign is urging businesses and the public to help feed vulnerable households, as the country’s food security score fell in 2025.
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