Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

BSFIC’s funding shortfall threatens timely payments to sugarcane farmers and deepens financial strain on state-owned mills.

Cadbury Nigeria reports a steep fall in cocoa export earnings amid currency volatility and weakened global demand.

High Court issues major award to KISCOL over breached land lease obligations and state failure to protect project site.

Ombudsman directs Agriculture Ministry to disclose sugar mill leasing documents after failing to meet legal timelines.

Government retains full ownership of factories and land while private operators pay rent, concession fees and revive production.