food security

IFAD Review

FG, IFAD Review Strategic Agricultural Framework

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By Ify Onyekwere The Nigerian government, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), have commenced the annual review of the “Country Strategic Opportunities Programme” (COSOP), for the period, 2024–2029. The review, which took place in Abuja on December 19, 2024, brought together key public and private sector stakeholders to evaluate the advancements in boosting […]

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Rising food prices

Nigeria’s Rising Food Prices and Malnutrition Highlight Urgent Need for Sustainable Solutions on World Food Day

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By Chukwuemeka Anyikwa The World Food Day, celebrated on the 16th of October annually, gives an opportunity to think upon the relevance of food in our daily lives, as food is so fundamental to human existence. It is also a wake-up call to address the urgent challenge of food inflation, food insecurity, and malnourishment that

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Climate-Resilient Future

Empowering Nigeria’s Women Farmers for a Climate-Resilient Future

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By Ify Onyekwere Climate change poses an increasingly serious challenge in Nigeria, where agriculture is one of the backbone of the economy and supports about 70% of the people. This is important for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who mostly depend on rain-fed agriculture. As rainfall patterns become more variable, farmers confront increased challenges in planning and

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Nigerian Farmers

Nigerian Farmers Hit Hard by Effects of Climate Change

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By Elizabeth Achobe In a recent interview with The Development Report, Akintola Akinyemi, Executive Director for Green-Climate Restoration Goal Initiative (GGI), Kwara State, Nigeria, shared his insights on the effects of climate change on Nigerian farmers. According to Akinyemi, climate change poses a huge challenge to farmers across Nigeria, especially in the aspect of weather

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Alau Dam

The Impact of 2024 Maiduguri Flood Disaster on Food Security

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By Mustapha Bura Floods affect more people than any other natural disaster. Flooding occurs when bodies of water flow onto land that is normally dry. The source of this overflowing water varies and some of the most common causes are: Storms and torrential rain – Storms often bring large quantities of precipitation, either slowly over

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Nigerian Agriculture

Group Partner to Transform Nigerian Agriculture Through Digital Innovation

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By Ify Onyekwere  The National Women for Agricultural Progress and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has signed a strategic partnership with Norcom LLC to transform agriculture in Nigeria through the innovative Survey Digital Life (SDL) platform. The partnership on the 1st of October comes just as the nation celebrates its independence and prepares for World Food Week.

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Food security

Gombe Pushes for Food Security Through Women’s Involvement in Agriculture

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By Ify Onyekwere In Nigeria, agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the nation’s GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and limited resource access, which have exacerbated the country’s food insecurity crisis. Recent research and policy discussions increasingly

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How Investment in Database Management Centre is key for Sustainable National Food Security in Nigeria

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  By Ejiofor Agada As a populous and agriculturally rich nation, Nigeria faces significant challenges in achieving sustainable national food security. The ability to ensure that all citizens have access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food is crucial for the overall well-being and development of the country.   It is a known fact that various

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Stakeholders Capacity Building Workshop Explores Policy Responses to Global Shocks Impacting Nigeria’s Development

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  By Ify Onyekwere To address the far-reaching impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and other global crises on Nigeria’s economy and development, a pivotal Stakeholders Capacity Building Workshop was convened on the 29th of August, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop, titled “Experiences and Policy Responses in Nigeria to Price Shock Stemming from the Russia-Ukraine

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