Sesame Seeds

The Kano State Commissioner for Commerce, Investment, and Industry, Shehu Sagagi, has disclosed the seizure of N180m worth of adulterated sesame seeds, commonly known as “beniseed,” at the Dawanau International Grains Market. Sesame (Sesamum indicum), locally referred to as “beniseed” in Nigeria, is a key agricultural commodity grown in various states, including Nasarawa, Taraba, Benue,…