Less than 48 hours to Eid-el-Kabir, the prices of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and other perishables have suddenly soared in the aftermath of the collapse of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which left hundreds of trucks conveying food items trapped. Market sources say the price surge is as a result of the failed bridge and the Sallah celebrations, which begin …

From less than N20,000 for a basket in recent weeks, fresh tomatoes now sell for N70,000 in major cities in southern Nigeria particularly. This has made many households and restaurants to resort to tomato pastes and other available alternatives for their cooking. A market survey conducted by Daily Trust showed that, in states where tomatoes are cultivated, including Kano, Katsina …