The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has expressed fear that the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno state may increase food insecurity
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“Nigeria today has the second-highest rate of food insecurity on earth, and climate change is only accelerating the problem,” Gates remarked. “Arable land has disappeared. Pests have wiped out harvests. And prices for staple foods have soared. Climate-related losses on many African farms are more than double those seen globally. The poorest farmers are the ones hit hardest, having to cope with more droughts, pests, and diseases, which in turn exacerbate food shortages and push up food prices.”
A new report from the 2024 Cadre Harmonise indicates that over 31.8 million Nigerians are currently experiencing acute food insecurity, ASHENEWS reports.
Senator Karimi highlighted that in recent months, the prices of goods and household consumables in Nigeria have surged to an all-time high. This escalation has led to a high rate of inflation, weakened purchasing power, and adversely affected the living conditions of a vast majority of Nigerians.
Environmental degradation, closely linked to the effects of climate change, has led to the depletion of water levels in the dam, significantly affecting agricultural activities.
The Federal Government, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and the World Bank have concluded plans to partner on innovative agricultural practices to address food insecurity in the country.
The Director of the Food Technology Department at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Dr Bolanle Oluwole, has expressed…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has called on President Bola Tinubu to reopen land borders to allow food importation,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says addressing food insecurity should be the immediate priority for the Nigerian government. The IMF…
The National Assembly has emphasized the urgent need to empower farmers with modern tools and financial resources as a crucial…