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FOOD INSECURITY
The Federal Government has emphasized the need for long-term agricultural investments to tackle food insecurity, stating that short-term...
Approximately 33.1 million Nigerians may fall into food insecurity by 2025, driven by rising inflation, persistent economic hardship,...
Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government for a $2.5 billion investment plan, to construct six new meat factories in Nigeria aimed at developing the country's meat processing sector.
At least 65.8% of Nigerian households were unable to eat healthy, nutritious, or preferred foods in the past 30 days due to lack of money.
The United Nations (U.N) projects an increase of 7 million hungry people in Nigeria by August 2025.
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate 750,000 hectares of land for maize, wheat, rice, and cassava farming through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme Agro-pocket project to tackle the country’s food inflation.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with technical experts, has launched a state-level Cadre Harmonisé (CH) analysis aimed at identifying regions grappling with food and nutrition insecurity.
The European Union (EU) has announced the release of an additional €5 million to humanitarian partners working in...
An agri-business company, Hermam Synergy Ltd., has announced a support program aimed at empowering 13,000 farmers in Ibaji, Kogi State, to improve their rice yields.
The Federal government through the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the deployment of 10,000 agro rangers across the country.
National Council on Nutrition has approved a series of new measures aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria including the creation of a national nutrition dashboard.
The United Nations (UN) plans to raise $306 million as part of efforts to combat food insecurity in North-eastern Nigeria where millions are projected to face severe food crisis during the lean season from June to October.