But even before then, the price of wheat in Nigeria had increased by about 30% due to shortages at home. The Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria said local production of wheat here meets less than 10%. However, the Nigerian Manufacturers Association (MAN) said grain shortages are not the only problem. Before the Russian invasion, businesses were already struggling with electricity and fuel shortages, inflation, poor infrastructure and growing insecurity. Authorities also said the recall in January of 170 million liters of tainted fuel from circulation led to fuel shortages.

Source: Ethiopian News June 01, 2022 08:28 UTC