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Food inflation surges to 40% despite massive government loan package and foreign investment influx.
Food inflation has surged to 40% in Nigeria despite the government securing $3.3 billion in agricultural loans and attracting additional investments to boost food production.
Food inflation has reached a staggering 40% nationwide, leaving millions of households struggling to afford basic necessities. Despite the government's efforts to boost food production with multilateral loans totaling $3.334 billion and attracting over $4.3 billion in investments, prices continue to rise at an alarming rate. The surge in food costs has been attributed to various factors, including global market fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. As a result, families are bearing the brunt of these rising prices, further exacerbating poverty and food insecurity.
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