This is according to an online business news platform, Nairametrics. Quoting an unnamed source, the medium claimed the company is set to announce the imminent shutdown of its Ikorodu…
The plant was equipped with advanced technology aimed at enhancing production and serving consumers more effectively. The source added that the firm had battled high energy costs, raw materials, and reduced demand from customers due to the prevailing economic situation. “Running costs are extremely high. Our fixed spend on a monthly basis is above N500 million, and we spend about N100 million on just gas consumption for powering the gas engine, aside from maintenance. The company has two assets, and for last year, these assets didn’t run for about 90 days out of 365 days.”
The NBS report noted significant price increases over the past year, with basic food items such as sardines, milk, spaghetti, beans, frozen fish, and tomatoes seeing substantial price hikes. For example, a tin of sardines that sold for N300 a year ago now costs N1,200, while a tin of Peak milk has risen from N250 to N700. Similarly, the price of a derica measurement of beans has jumped from N350 to N1,400.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.