In July 2024, the Nigerian government announced a 150-day duty-free import window for key food staples like maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas—to combat high food inflation.
The idea was simple: increase food circulation, pull food inflation down, and deliver significant relief to Nig
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Feyishola Jaiyesimi
Feyishola Jaiyesimi covers agriculture and environment trends at BusinessDay, Nigeria’s leading daily newspaper focused on economy and finance. Her stories draw on investigative journalism, and she has been selected for professional training by the US Embassy, Lagos, and Dataphyte. Feyishola holds a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Environmental Biology from Ekiti State University.
