When I saw ‘ the three sugar babies’, I already knew where this was going! Just despicable and deeply heartbreaking! For a non-economist and a non-scholar like me, I deeply appreciate this fantastic piece of writing and journalism. Also, how a piece of writing on sugar can get one this riled, must be one of those distinct ironies of life.😀 Thank you! And by the way, all these your friends giving you scoops are the real ‘MVPs’.
It won't take that long. Part of the desperation is the sheer amount of money he has borrowed to build a low-margin refinery. By next year I expect the market to have changed significantly in his favour.
These are the issues you won't find mainstream–report whatever trends on X–won't ever touch and anytime I read one of your deep dives, it makes me wonder: Are the news orgs not part of these schemes?
This isn't just poor policy; the actions of Sugar Babies represent a profound abuse of legal structures, functioning as a system to legitimize the economic maiming and hacking of the poor, much like a bandit/terrorist group using laws as cover.
You consistently produce detailed, fact-based reports that show how a small number of Nigerians benefit from subsidy schemes which never seem to change tha shape of the problem. Keep up the good work and may you find many readers, particularly in Nigeria itself..
When I saw ‘ the three sugar babies’, I already knew where this was going! Just despicable and deeply heartbreaking! For a non-economist and a non-scholar like me, I deeply appreciate this fantastic piece of writing and journalism. Also, how a piece of writing on sugar can get one this riled, must be one of those distinct ironies of life.😀 Thank you! And by the way, all these your friends giving you scoops are the real ‘MVPs’.
I wonder, with Alhaji pushing and fighting vehemently around crude refining in Nigeria, can we expect a similar FOOD report on petrol in 10-15 years?
It won't take that long. Part of the desperation is the sheer amount of money he has borrowed to build a low-margin refinery. By next year I expect the market to have changed significantly in his favour.
These are the issues you won't find mainstream–report whatever trends on X–won't ever touch and anytime I read one of your deep dives, it makes me wonder: Are the news orgs not part of these schemes?
Great work Feyi.
Can I ask, if they do not refine the sugar they do grow (paltry as this may be), what do they do with it? (sorry if i missed it in the article)
They probably just sell it. The FAS report said BUA simply replants it
So the plantation is just to get the import quota.
Thank you for the incredible exposition on these issues.
This isn't just poor policy; the actions of Sugar Babies represent a profound abuse of legal structures, functioning as a system to legitimize the economic maiming and hacking of the poor, much like a bandit/terrorist group using laws as cover.
You consistently produce detailed, fact-based reports that show how a small number of Nigerians benefit from subsidy schemes which never seem to change tha shape of the problem. Keep up the good work and may you find many readers, particularly in Nigeria itself..
Thank you, very kind
…and the usual suspects are constantly on the list!
The most annoying part of the whole thing. And it's looking like petrol is their next target.
The sad part is the simplicity of the scam(?)... Almost like nobody gives a hoot about the common man...
On a lighter note, Sugar intake has reduced...