LCFE at the forefront of FG’s 0% duty on staples, ameliorate food shortages

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LCFE at the forefront of FG’s 0% duty on staples, ameliorate food shortages - The Lagos Commodities and Future Exchange (LCFE) is set to lead the efforts of the federal government to address food shortages through the importation of staples foods such as rice, sorghum, wheat, millet, maize, and beans, ThinkBusiness Africa has gathered. Read more

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