Nigeria, July 8 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the duty-free importation of major food items like rice, beans and wheat, to cushion the impact of the high food prices Nigerians have been grappling with since he assumed office last year.

According to a statement by Mr Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the measures will be "implemented over the next 180 days."

Mr Onanuga, quoting Agriculture Minister Abba Kyari, said President Tinubu approved a "150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities", including "Maize, Husked Brown Rice, Wheat and Cowpeas."

Nigerians have battled with high food prices since the president announced the removal of petrol subsidies last year and also floated the naira so the value of the Nigerian cu...