Why beans price bloated in Nigeria

The recent high cost of beans experienced in the country which has sent panic across the nation has been an issue that dominates almost every platform of discussion. It was gathered that the price of beans has reached the highest price ever recorded in Nigeria, and that has generated a serious concern to consumers, as well as farmers. Producers of beans have attributed the recent high price to some notable factors that have affected production in the country. However, the Cowpea Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) revealed that moves were currently being made to see that the issues identified were rectified. Malam Sale Maigari Tunfafi, Kano State deputy chairman of CFAN, said the high cost of beans being experienced in the nation recently was the aftermath of several issues, noting that the issues didn’t affect beans only, but that the beans issue was the worst. He, however, said that with the association’s move the price had started dropping. He explained that one of the ...