Food Supply From Noerthern Nigeria
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page 0 · 32 posts · 9 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single seller, 'adeniyy', advertising agricultural inputs (grains, onions) and livestock from Zamfara State. The author repeatedly posts price lists, contact numbers, and logistics updates while aggressively marketing their services as a direct source to avoid 'agents of agents'. A few users engage with questions about prices and livestock, but the thread functions primarily as a sales channel rather than a community discussion.
Prices:
rice grains: NGN48000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soya beans: NGN26500.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN28000.0 (Northern Nigeria)guinea corn: NGN21500.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)onions: NGN6000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soya beans: NGN26400.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN37000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN21000.0 (Northern Nigeria)onions: NGN6000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN21500.0 (Northern Nigeria)goat: NGN15000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
Naming specific location (Zamfara state)Providing multiple phone numbers and WhatsApp contactClaiming direct sourcing to avoid 'agents of agents'Citing successful delivery history to Lagos and Ife
“Stop buying from agents of agents. It makes it costlier and will not permit you to compete healthily.”
“Your onions is now 6k per big bag.”
failed
“This millet is still available at 21,500 Naira.”
page 1 · 31 posts · 10 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single seller ('adeniyy') advertising grain and legume supplies from Zamfara State to buyers in Southern Nigeria. While the thread functions primarily as a sales log with recurring price lists and contact details, it includes a specific sub-discussion where a customer verifies the seller's legitimacy against fears of fraud, distinguishing this from a pure advertisement.
Pain points:
defrauded
Prices:
maize: NGN19500.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN21500.0 (Northern Nigeria)goat: NGN15000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice: NGN43500.0 (Northern Nigeria)white beans: NGN30000.0 (Northern Nigeria)red beans: NGN32000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize (yellow): NGN16500.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize (white): NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Oloyin beans: NGN38000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice: NGN23000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
customer_testimonialdirect_source_claim
“Who has patronised this guy here. I want to make some purchase through him. Hope he is not another dominion191”
“I have purchase through him he bought onion for me last week. I was also skeptical until I got my goods. Therefore I can say he his genuine.”
“Is this smartness? You called me that you need goods. You said you need to meet us in person. You fixed appointment with us and we met with your agent. You promised to check back. After all my efforts and resources wasted, u secretly returned to d market n buy from different person.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 9 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'adeniyy', advertising the supply of grains and livestock from Northern Nigeria to various locations. While the vendor aggressively markets prices and availability, a small number of posts from other users reveal genuine concerns about payment security, logistics costs, and fear of fraud.
Pain points:
transport_costdefrauded
Prices:
maize: NGN15500.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice: NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soya beans: NGN27000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN29000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN36000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN18000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice paddy: NGN14500.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice grain: NGN41000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN30000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN19000.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soya beans: NGN26500.0 (Northern Nigeria)onions: NGN6500.0 (Northern Nigeria)cattle: NGN200000.0 (Northern Nigeria)cattle: NGN300000.0 (Northern Nigeria)transport: NGN5000.0 (Northern Nigeria)brown beans: NGN70000.0 (Mile 12)stone free beans: NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
repeatedly provides two phone numbers for contactcites specific delivery routes (Gusau to Enugu)mentions successful past deliveries to specific locationsuses religious language to build trust ('Allah, mungode')
“I love your products, transportation is the issue now and payment methods”
“The last time I tried full payment before delivery I was cheated greatly. instead of 50kg rice, the thief bagged 44 / 46kg wet rice and sent to me”
“Stop using agents of agents, contact your tested and trusted one”
Unclassified: None
page 3 · 32 posts · 10 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single seller ('adeniyy') advertising the supply of agricultural commodities like rice, maize, and livestock from Northern Nigeria to various regions. While there are minor interactions regarding transport costs and specific inquiries, the thread functions primarily as a recurring price list and sales log rather than a community discussion.
Prices:
Stone free 50kg rice: NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soya beans: NGN26500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Rice paddy: NGN16200.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN16700.0 (Northern Nigeria)Millet: NGN18000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Guinea corn: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soya beans: NGN28000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans: NGN34000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans: NGN41000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Onions: NGN6500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Potatoes: NGN7000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Groundnut: NGN8000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Rice paddy: NGN16500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soya beans: NGN28000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Millet: NGN19000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Sorghum: NGN18000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Onions: NGN6500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Potatoes: NGN8500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Ram: NGN36000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Rice paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Cheap item (unspecified): NGN38000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Goat: NGN12000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Goat: NGN14000.0 (Northern Nigeria)50kg Sortexed rice: NGN20500.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
repeated_phone_numbersspecific_location_targetsconsistent_pricing_updates
“Stone free 50kg is now 20k”
“Don't follow this kind of person. Most of them dupe others”
page 4 · 31 posts · 11 participants
· promo_listing
This page is dominated by a single vendor, 'adeniyy', who posts a price list and availability updates for grains and livestock throughout the thread. While there are minor questions from other users, the thread functions primarily as a recurring advertisement rather than a collaborative discussion or Q&A.
Prices:
rice paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN19000.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN18000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN27000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN32000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)onions: NGN6500.0 (Northern Nigeria)dry cassava: NGN27000.0 (Benue state)beans: NGN34000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN50000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rams: NGN15000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rams: NGN35000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rams: NGN60000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rams: NGN35000.0 (Northern Nigeria)oloyin beans: NGN50000.0 (Northern Nigeria)milk beans: NGN49000.0 (Northern Nigeria)stone free rice: NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN18000.0 (Zamfara)
Credibility signals:
repeated_phone_numbersspecific_location_referencestransaction_testimonials
“Sourcing for your grains is my area of specialization.”
“The guy is trustworthy and transparent, your money is in save hand if you do business with him”
“Beans! Beans!! Beans!!!”
page 5 · 32 posts · 9 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread where a single seller ('adeniyy') from Northern Nigeria lists fluctuating prices for various grains and onions, repeatedly providing phone numbers for orders. While other users ask questions about specific prices, logistics, and product types, the thread functions primarily as a dynamic price list rather than a collaborative discussion or community forum.
Prices:
Rice paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Rice grain (Jamila): NGN44000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans (Oloyin): NGN51500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans white (small seed): NGN41000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans white (big seed): NGN44000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Drum (Maize): NGN46000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soyabeans: NGN28000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Millet: NGN22500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Sorghum: NGN18500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN16500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Olotu: NGN47000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Oloyin: NGN50000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Banjaras: NGN50000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN185.0 (Northern Nigeria)Onions (big size): NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soyabeans: NGN28500.0 (Northern Nigeria)White beans (small seed): NGN40000.0 (Northern Nigeria)White beans (big seed): NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Rice Jamila: NGN44000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soyabeans: NGN30000.0 (Northern Nigeria)White beans (big seed): NGN60000.0 (Northern Nigeria)White beans (small seed): NGN58500.0 (Northern Nigeria)Paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN200.0 (Northern Nigeria)Maize: NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Soyabeans: NGN31000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans white (big): NGN50000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Beans white (small): NGN49000.0 (Northern Nigeria)Brown beans: NGN64000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
seller provides multiple phone numbers repeatedlyseller claims to be at the 'cheapest location in Nigeria'seller mentions knowledge of over 100 markets
“Grains at cheapest price here.”
“Taraba calling! I'm at the cheapest location in Nigeria.”
“Home calling. Your grains are available da yawa.”
“Please can anyone who has done business with this guy here testify please?”
page 6 · 30 posts · 7 participants
· promo_listing
This page is dominated by a single vendor, 'adeniyy' (operating as AL-QOSOOB), who posts 80% of the content to sell grains, livestock, and food packages directly to buyers. The thread functions as a dynamic price list and sales catalogue rather than a discussion forum, with minimal engagement from other users who mostly ask for prices or express gratitude.
Prices:
soyabeans: NGN31000.0 (unspecified)white beans: NGN50000.0 (unspecified)soya beans: NGN33000.0 (unspecified)unspecified livestock: NGN77000.0 (unspecified)groundnut: NGN60000.0 (unspecified)maize: NGN200.0 (unspecified)brown beans: NGN68000.0 (unspecified)white beans: NGN66000.0 (unspecified)iron white beans: NGN66000.0 (unspecified)honey beans: NGN70000.0 (unspecified)soyabeans: NGN33000.0 (unspecified)white maize: NGN25000.0 (unspecified)yellow maize: NGN25000.0 (unspecified)sorghum: NGN27000.0 (unspecified)paddy rice: NGN20000.0 (unspecified)local rice: NGN44000.0 (unspecified)dried pepper: NGN30000.0 (unspecified)unspecified livestock: NGN85000.0 (unspecified)unspecified livestock: NGN45000.0 (unspecified)soyabeans: NGN33000.0 (unspecified)big goat: NGN40000.0 (unspecified)cow: NGN150000.0 (unspecified)unspecified livestock: NGN170000.0 (unspecified)onions: NGN16000.0 (unspecified)
Credibility signals:
vendor provides multiple phone numbers for contactvendor uses specific trade terms like 'paint' for bags and 'mudu' for unitsvendor references specific events like 'Sallah' to indicate timing
“I bought a paint of white beans 2200 yesterday here in the east, sir please can you explain why it's cheaper here because I don't understand, after adding transportation cost and all, the price here still seems more reasonable”
“Oga we see your hand. Thanks for the animals. We really appreciate”
“Fishery and livestock farming is becoming less and less profitable by the day. Many farms have closed down, many running below their capacity. All this is because of expensive feed for the animals and fish.”
page 7 · 32 posts · 9 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread where a single vendor ('adeniyy') dominates the conversation (56% of posts) to advertise grain supply and milling services from Northern Nigeria. While buyers inquire about logistics, pricing, and specific crops like maize and beans, the thread functions primarily as a contact directory and price list rather than a peer-to-peer discussion.
Prices:
maize: NGN24000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice grains: NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans white (big): NGN57000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans white (small): NGN56000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN23000.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN24000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN37000.0 (Northern Nigeria)onions: NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize (new): NGN19000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize (old): NGN20000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN16000.0 (Northern Nigeria)guinea corn: NGN25000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice paddy: NGN17000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN30000.0 (Northern Nigeria)egusi (unpeeled): NGN18000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans white: NGN45000.0 (Northern Nigeria)groundnut (unpeeled): NGN7500.0 (Northern Nigeria)sorghum: NGN23000.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN21500.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN29000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans (white): NGN54000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice (jamila): NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans: NGN52500.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN17500.0 (Northern Nigeria)millet: NGN21500.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN29000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans (white): NGN54000.0 (Northern Nigeria)rice (jamila): NGN42000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
vendor provides two phone numbers repeatedlyvendor specifies '80 mudu' bag size vs standard 50kgvendor mentions specific regions (Northern Nigeria, Edo state)
“My grains business is still very intact, contact 08027525351/07039220236.”
“Are you telling us that a bag of rice, local or perboiled rice cost 48,000? When does it went into such double price? Last month I heard that a bag of rice I'd nothing more than 18-23000.”
“80 mudu ma. Not the normal 50kg you know sir/ma”
page 8 · 31 posts · 10 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional listing where a single vendor, 'adeniyy', advertises grain prices from Zamfara State over several months. The thread is dominated by the vendor's updates on availability and pricing, interspersed with customers asking for quotes and the vendor explaining supply disruptions caused by government lockdowns and insecurity.
Pain points:
no_buyerstransport_costherdsmen_invasion
Prices:
Egusi (new): NGN17000.0 (Zamfara State)Maize (new): NGN17500.0 (Zamfara State)Beans (white): NGN52500.0 (Zamfara State)Paddy: NGN16000.0 (Zamfara State)Maize: NGN12500.0 (Zamfara State)Sorghum: NGN14000.0 (Zamfara State)Paddy: NGN14000.0 (Zamfara State)Millet: NGN14500.0 (Zamfara State)Groundnut (unpeeled): NGN9000.0 (Zamfara State)Peeling service: NGN2000.0 (Zamfara State)Sorghum (okababa/dawa): NGN13000.0 (Zamfara State)
Credibility signals:
Vendor provides multiple phone numbersVendor specifies specific states (Zamfara, Niger) and locations (Gusau)Vendor references specific government policies and security situationsVendor mentions specific harvest cycles and market conditions
“We need support in Zamfara. Food, clothes, drugs. It's really hot. Many people have been killed, scores kidnapped”
“Get prepared for cheapest paddy, sorghum, millet, maize and White beans from Zamfara state. We are harvesting but no open market. As soon as government open market, there will be too much goods in the market and price will definitely crash.”
page 9 · 31 posts · 14 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread where a single vendor ('adeniyy') advertises agricultural commodities (onions, rice, maize, groundnuts) sourced from Northern Nigeria to buyers in Lagos and other southern states. While the primary intent is sales, the thread includes scattered buyer inquiries regarding prices, logistics, and unit conversions, resulting in very low engagement.
Prices:
paddy: NGN22000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN180.0 (Northern Nigeria)oily seeds: NGN35000.0 (Northern Nigeria)onions: NGN35000.0 (Lagos/Ibadan)groundnuts: NGN55000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
vendor provided multiple phone numbersvendor specified delivery locations and exclusionsvendor corrected measurement unit errors publicly
“Zamfara onions is the best and cheapest in Nigeria.”
“Uptill now, i can't assure delivery to Akure except if customer is buying significant number.”
failed
“Sorry, that's a mistake on my part. A Nigerian mudu is 8 cups while a tia which is pur measurement here is two mudu which is 16 cups.”
page 10 · 32 posts · 13 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread where a single vendor ('adeniyy') advertises the supply of onions, goats, and rams for Sallah from Northern Nigeria to various cities in Southern Nigeria. While mostly one-sided advertising, it includes minor interactions where buyers inquire about prices, delivery locations, and request photos, leading to a brief exchange about the vendor's responsiveness.
Prices:
onions: NGN15000.0 (Lagos, Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Owerri, Warri, Onitsha, Port-Harcourt, Abuja)onions: NGN13000.0 (General (transport exclusive))onions: NGN7000.0 (General (transport exclusive))irish_potatoes: NGN43000.0 (General)brown_sack_onions: NGN12000.0 (General (excluding transport))
Credibility signals:
repeated_phone_numbersspecific_delivery_locationsseasonal_timing_references
“Onions now available for just 15k (transport exclusive)”
“Let's start big sallah business. Rams, cows, camel and goats are available in abundance”
“You don't pick calls and don't return calls.”
page 11 · 32 posts · 11 participants
· promo_listing
This page is dominated by a single vendor, 'adeniyy', who uses a forum thread as a persistent advertisement for livestock and crops rather than a genuine discussion. While a few users ask questions about prices and logistics, the primary activity is the seller listing items, providing phone numbers, and responding to inquiries, fitting the definition of a promotional listing.
Prices:
maize: bags33.0 (Onitsha)Oloyin Beans: NGN40000.0 (General)Sokoto beans: NGN52000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN20000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN120000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN160000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN70000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN250000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN50000.0 (General)Ileya Rams: NGN18000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN70000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN100000.0 (General)Livestock (unspecified): NGN125000.0 (General)Rice: NGN27500.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
Repeated provision of personal phone numbers for contactMention of specific farm locations (North, Jos, Taraba)Claims of large volume sales ('trucks of rams and goats')Specific product knowledge (e.g., 'Sudani', 'Ileya rams')
“Happy day to you. Please, how much is a bag of Oloyin Beans now and can you deliver to Sango-Ota, Ogun State”
“Don't steal another man's initiative. Go & create your thread. Nobody should patronize this guy.”
“Rice for sale. 50kg 27500 per bag. Transport exclusive”
page 12 · 31 posts · 7 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'adeniyy', advertising the sale of staple foods (rice, maize, beans, palm oil) and livestock from Northern Nigeria to Southern markets like Lagos and Ibadan. While the vendor lists prices and contact details, the thread includes a significant sub-discussion where another user seeks travel advice for visiting these remote markets, resulting in a detailed guide on logistics and security routes.
Prices:
Rice: NGN28000.0 (Lagos)Oloyin beans: NGN45000.0 (General)Maize: NGN17500.0 (General)Rice: NGN33000.0 (Lagos)Palm oil: NGN28500.0 (Ondo state)Maize: NGN40000.0 (General)Cows: NGN250000.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
Contact details provided in almost every postSpecific locations of origin mentioned (Benue, Zamfara, Ondo)References to specific market hubs (Giri Junction, Zuba)Claims of having a 'food production company' or 'package'
“Rice has fallen, take the advantage now. Don't deceive yourself, Nigerian rice is being package for you as foreign.”
“It will be a great lost for someone to buy soyabeans from Benue state. My verdict: you are either lying or ready to put people to lost.”
“Take a vehicle going to Abuja preferably Osas or Big Joe. They will take you to Utako but don't follow them because that's the heart of the FCT.”
page 13 · 30 posts · 5 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single seller (adeniyy) listing various agricultural commodities, primarily livestock and grains, sourced from Northern Nigeria. The author repeatedly posts phone numbers and availability updates over many months, with minimal engagement from other users who mostly ask for contact details or express skepticism about payment security.
Prices:
new onions: NGN8000.0 (Northern Nigeria)old onions: NGN25000.0 (Northern Nigeria)beans (Potasco): NGN52000.0 (Niger)beans (Drum): NGN55000.0 (Niger)beans (Oloyin): NGN55000.0 (Niger)unpeeled egusi: NGN105000.0 (Nassarwa State)soyabeans: NGN50000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize (old): NGN87000.0 (Northern Nigeria)guinea corn (reddish): NGN86000.0 (Northern Nigeria)white maize: NGN670.0 (Northern Nigeria)yellow maize: NGN685.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN950.0 (Northern Nigeria)guinea corn (white and yellow): NGN760.0 (Northern Nigeria)guinea corn (red): NGN790.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN950000.0 (Northern Nigeria)soyabeans: NGN95000.0 (Northern Nigeria)maize: NGN75000.0 (Northern Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
Specific phone numbers provided in every postExplicit mention of farm name 'Abukhadrfarm'Detailed pricing per bag, kg, or tonneSpecific locations and delivery points mentioned
“I can help you buy Paddy Rice and Soya Beans at the best price possible.. Price is per kg, which means you are buying with less risk.”
“Are reliable you're because this country is not friendly these days and no one wants to lost any kobo nowadays. Deliver before payment or what”
“70 tonnes of soyabeans is available for the fastest finger. 950k per tonne.”