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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia would supply 50,000 tonnes of grains to some African countries in the next three months as part of supports to ensure food security within the continent. 

“Russia holds a 20 per cent share of the global wheat market. In the first six months of 2023, it has already exported 10 million tonnes of grain to Africa.

“Russia is ready to provide Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Eritrea with 25-50 thousand tonnes of grain each in the next three to four months and ensure its free delivery to consumers,” Putin said. 

Also at the summit, Vice President Kashim Shettima assured stakeholders that the Tinubu administration is determined to revive the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), particularly by engaging with key stakeholders in the industry. Shettima stated this at a meeting with the management of Russian Aluminium Company – UC RUSAL and other stakeholders in the project, on the sideline of the ongoing Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia.