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NIGERIA: RICE IMPORTATION RESTRICTED January 4, 2006
Kizza Harajah
(SomaliNet) The Nigerian government has increased the amount of taxes levied on foreign brands of rice. This is aimed at increasing market for the local brands.
While some economists agree with this governmentdecision, others are not satisfied with this move. Some say that under these circumstances, if local brands are not produced in larger quantities, there is bound to be food shortage.
The issue of smuggling rice brands into the country has also been raised.According to Churchgate spokesperson, one of the companies still interested in importing rice into the country, smuggling will not take place. of rice brands into the country through the borders, "ChurchGate and other genuine importers of rice are not resting on their oars. We are trying to get patrolling ! vans for the Nigeria Customs Service so that they can police the borders more effectively," he said