A new report from the 2024 Cadre Harmonise indicates that over 31.8 million Nigerians are currently experiencing acute food insecurity, ASHENEWS reports.
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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…
According to ASHENEWS, the World Bank has identified Sokoto and six other states in the Northwest and Northeast regions of Nigeria as potential areas that may experience food crisis. The reason behind this is the high level of insecurity and armed conflicts that have led to a decrease in the standard of living across these regions.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the Forum, Abdulraque Barkindo, made available to ASHENEWS on Thursday, the governors met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu to discuss the interwoven link between the trio of food inflation, escalating cross-country insecurity, and currency depreciation.