Consumers in Jos welcome massive drop in rice prices ahead of festive season Story by Martha GWARY As the yuletide draws near, shoppers in Jos are watching two stories unfold at once — a modest easing in some staple-grain prices, but persistent rising costs of proteins, oils and perishables which are squeezing household budgets. Across markets in Plateau State, the prices of goods are drastically reducing due to some adjustments in transport costs, fuel prices and higher demands at the retail level. In Jos, a recent market survey showed that the prices of...