Border closure: Demand fuels price of locally produced Poultry products
By TVC News Nigeria
05 December 2019 |
6:11 am
Nigeria's border closure is having an unusual impact on the prices of poultry products, which continues to soar, Compared to other foodstuffs. TVC News findings reveal that in spite of the government's efforts to boost indigenous production, locally produced poultry products are still more expensive.
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