FG Steps up Sugar Sector Reform as Minister Inspects $300m LASUCO   The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has commenced a series of strategic inspections of sugar projects across the country. These strategic visits which began with the Lafiagi Sugar Company (LASUCO) in...

NSDC, Lee Group to Set up Multi-million-dollar Sugar Project in Taraba   The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Lee Group have taken a significant step towards the successful take-off of a massive sugar production site in Taraba state. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NSDC, Mr, Kamar...

NSDC Launches Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme to Boost Local Production   The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has announced the launch of the Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme (SODP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating local sugar production and driving Nigeria closer to self-sufficiency. According to the Executive...

NSDC, New Operators Seal Landmark Development Agreements, to Produce 400,000MT of Sugar Annually   The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to develop greenfield sugar projects that will collectively produce 400,000 tones annually, marking the latest phase in an ambitious campaign...

NSDC to Farmers: Why You Should Invest in Local Sugar Production Now   ‎The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has called on members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other potential investors to seize the immense...

With a proposed amendment to the National Sugar Development Council Act, Nigeria's sugar industry is poised to save the country over $1 billion in foreign exchange annually and create thousands of jobs.