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“FG Considers Suspending Import Duties on Essential Items to Curb Inflation
The Federal Government is considering a six-month suspension of import duties on staple food items, drugs, and other essential items to combat rising inflation, according to a report seen by Nairametrics. This move is aimed at reducing the burden of high prices on Nigerians and stimulating economic growth.
The proposed plan, outlined in a document sent to President Bola Tinubu for review and approval, includes:
– Suspending import duties on fertilizers, poultry feed, flour, and grains
– Waiving levies on automotive gas oil, basic food items, and semi-processed staple food items
– Offering low-interest loans to the agriculture, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors
– Suspending value-added tax (VAT) on essential items like electricity, public transportation, agricultural inputs, and pharmaceutical products
The plan aims to improve outputs, reduce inflation, and alleviate the suffering of Nigerians, who are facing a looming food crisis and skyrocketing prices of essential items. The government’s move is a welcome development, but its success will depend on effective implementation and monitoring.”
