Posts Tagged: #Insecurity
Agric investment surges 226% in three months amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria’s agricultural FDI surged by 226.45% in Q1 2024, reaching $15.80 million, despite rising insecurity. This represents a 3,661.90% increase from Q4 2023. Experts attribute the spike to foreign investors capitalizing on Nigeria’s food supply
Over 1,000 agro rangers deployed to protect farms – NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 30 trained Agro Rangers Special Forces in each state to protect agricultural investments and manage conflicts between farmers and herders. These forces are equipped
Group urges FG, states to ensure food security
The Christian Conscience, a non-denominational organization, urged Nigerian governments to ensure food security, particularly during the rainy and planting season, citing insecurity and banditry as major challenges for farmers. During its monthly meeting in Lagos,
Benue remains Nigeria’s food basket despite insecurity – Govt
Despite insecurity, Benue State still supplies significant amounts of food to other parts of Nigeria, says Agriculture Commissioner Professor Moses Ogbaji. He highlighted ongoing food shortages due to insecurity in other northern states. Benue, known
