Why Rice Is Expensive In A Country Producing It
Nigeria Daily - A podcast by Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole
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The price of rice in the market is said to be on the increase, with Nigerians finding it hard to afford a staple food that is widely consumed in the West African country.Why is the price of rice on the increase when the country produces it?