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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Lagos warns traders over adulterated palm oil in city markets
Consumer complaints and market checks pushed Lagos authorities to seal a shop and step up food safety checks across the state.
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ICRISAT expands chickpea seed production in Southern Africa as farmers face rising costs
The program aims to help farmers in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique grow climate-resilient chickpea varieties while meeting rising local and export demand.
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Kenya to start national seed subsidy program in 2026/2027
The Kenyan government plans to widen farm support by helping smallholder farmers access certified seeds at lower costs.
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Dangote Group raises Ethiopia fertilizer plant cost to over US$4B
The revised budget reflects added infrastructure, including a gas pipeline, power plant, and fertilizer blending unit, as Ethiopia pushes to cut fertilizer imports.
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Olam Agri launches new flour and semolina products in Nigeria
The company says the new products will help households, bakers, and small food businesses manage cost while maintaining quality.