Rice is a staple in Nigeria, enjoyed in households across the country in various forms from Jollof rice to fried rice and local dishes like Tuwo Shinkafa. However, despite the availability of locally ...

Rice vendors have expressed concerns over Nigerians’ unfriendly attitude to local rice. To them, it is expensive and of low quality. The Nation learnt that the high cost of local rice is majorly ...

Processing agricultural products – adding value by transforming them from basic commodities – increases their worth, appeal and market value. In the case of rice, processing is an important and ...