Repackaged expired products dominate Nigeria's N34trn food market

    SODIQ OJUROUNGBE | Top Stories | Apr 17, 2026    
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In many Nigerian markets, food items are removed from branded packs and resold in nylon bags, buckets, and plastic cups. BusinessDay investigations found that many come from expired, near-expiry, or rejected factory stocks, fuelling a multi-billion-naira illegal trade that exposes consumers to health risks. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE writes

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