Posts Tagged: #NigeriaFoodCrisis
Minister of Agriculture’s Efforts Yield Positive Results: Food Prices Decline
In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s escalating food crisis, the Federal Government, under the leadership of Senator Abubakar Kyari, has introduced several strategic initiatives aimed at stabilizing food prices and boosting local agricultural productivity. These
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis: A threat to national and global food security
The ongoing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the northern and central regions, has escalated beyond a national issue, threatening both regional and global food security. Agriculture, which forms a critical part of Nigeria’s economy and
Soaring maize, soybean prices squeeze local poultry industry
The Nigerian poultry industry is suffering due to record prices of maize and soybeans, essential inputs for poultry feeds, causing massive job losses and declining industry value. Maize prices have risen 89.6% and soybean prices
Cost-of-living crisis: Tinubu approves massive, duty-free importation of rice, wheat, beans, others
Nigerian agriculture is under siege from insecurity, forcing farmers like Jamiu Ibrahim to hire expensive armed guards. This security expense is passed on to consumers, contributing to soaring food prices. Farmers are abandoning fields due
Food duty suspension threatens private investments – Stakeholders
Experts have criticized the Nigerian government’s decision to allow duty-free food imports for 150 days, arguing it could harm local agricultural investments. Despite intentions to combat food inflation, figures like Akinwumi Adesina of the African
Nigeria’s food crisis and the looming human catastrophe
Nigeria faces a severe food price crisis, with costs for staples like carrots and garri skyrocketing, leading to widespread hardship and anxiety. Inflation is forcing families to make difficult choices, threatening food security and nutrition.
