Tag: #FoodSecurity
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WORLD BANK TO INVEST $500M IN GOMBE’S IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The World Bank plans to invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system as part of the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, aiming to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development in Western and Central Africa, emphasized the commitment following a visit…
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ENDING HUNGER BY 2030 COSTS LESS THAN 1% OF MILITARY SPENDING!
Ending world hunger by 2030 would only cost $93 billion a year less than 1% of what the world has spent on military budgets over the past decade. Yet, by 2026, a staggering 318 million people could face crisis levels of hunger or worse, more than double the number from 2019. International support is slow,…
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NIGERIA’S FOOD PRICES SHOW SIGNS OF RELIEF, DECLINE IN SOME AREAS
Recent reports and market surveys across Nigeria indicate that food prices are beginning to decline in certain regions, providing some relief to households amidst ongoing inflation challenges. This trend is driven by increased supply from recent harvests and government measures aimed at stabilizing prices. In Kaduna, traders and consumers observed a slight drop in the…
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FG COMMITS TO EMPOWERMENT OF KWARA WOMEN FARMERS FOR FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting women farmers in Kwara State to boost food security. Mrs. Faith Agu, Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Kwara, made this pledge during an advocacy visit from the Smallscale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG).…
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LAGOS LAUNCHES N500 MILLION OUNJE EKO FARMERS’ SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
The Lagos State government has officially launched the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, a massive N500 million initiative aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local farmers. The programme offers a 25% subsidy on poultry and fish feeds, as part of efforts to stabilize food supply and curb inflation ahead of the festive season. Commissioner…
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ZAMFARA NUJ URGES GOVERNMENT TO SUPPLY FERTILIZERS TIMELY, FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE TO TACKLE FOOD SHORTAGE
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara Council, has called on the state government to ensure timely distribution of fertilizers and farming inputs at subsidized rates to boost agricultural productivity. Speaking after the union’s congress in Gusau, Chairman Ibrahim Maizare and Secretary Ibrahim Gada emphasized the importance of agriculture in addressing food shortages facing the…
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GATES FOUNDATION COMMITS $1.4 BILLION TO HELP SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $1.4 billion, four-year investment to support smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in adapting to climate change. The announcement was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. This funding will provide innovative tools such as AI-powered weather forecasts, digital advisory…
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NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA JOIN FORCES TO CHAMPION AFRICA’S VOICE AT G20 SUMMIT
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised the close cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa for establishing a powerful platform that ensures African priorities are effectively represented in global decision-making. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative – Programme, made these comments during the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation and agriculture held in Abuja. The…
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NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA COOPERATION MARKS AFRICA’S STRONG VOICE AT G20
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised the growing cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa as a crucial platform ensuring Africa’s priorities are heard in global decision-making arenas. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, spoke at the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation and agriculture held in Abuja, ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg…
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FAO WARNS: OVER 34 MILLION NIGERIANS FACE ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY BY JUNE 2026 WITHOUT URGENT ACTION
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded a serious alarm that around 34.7 million Nigerians, including millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), could face a severe food crisis by mid-2026 if swift interventions are not made. This was revealed in the October 2025 Cadre Harmonisé Food and Nutrition Insecurity Analysis, co-released by FAO and…
