Inside Nigeria’s little known dollar-making cash crop

    Faith Donatus | Top Stories | Mar 05, 2025    
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Summary- The National Ginger Association of Nigeria has said that Nigeria's ginger industry offers great investment potential, driven by its organic quality and the country’s ideal climate. The price of a 50kg sack has surged from N50,000 to N550,000-N600,000, a 2300 percent increase. However, a recent ginger blight in the 2023 harvest season has led to a supply shortage despite high demand. This challenge further highlights the need for more investors in the industry to be able to meet global demand.

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