Inside Nigeria’s ₦160bn cold-chain revolution and the informal protein trade feeding millions

    Stephen Onyekwelu | Top Stories | Oct 23, 2025    
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As dusk falls over Lagos, the air thickens with the scent of roasted beef and ground pepper. On a busy corner in Yaba, Ibrahim Musa fans glowing coals beneath rows of glistening skewers. “Business is good when the smoke rises straight,” he says, half-smiling as customers queue for their share of Suya, Nigeria’s most democratic meal.

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