Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The Nigerian government has urged retailers to reflect the continuing reduction in food prices in their sales.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made the appeal on Tuesday at the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day, which was organised by the Jigawa State Government at Dabi in the Ringim Local Government Area.

"The federal government is aware of the significant drop in the prices of (foods) across major markets, particularly for essential commodities such as floor sugar rice and spaghetti.

"However, it is deeply concerning that many retailers, bakers, and shop owners have refused to reflect this reduction in their selling prices, thereby denying Nigerians the relief they deserve.

"In pre...