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As Nigeria enters its wet season, farmers across the country are confronting a confluence of issues including worsening insecurity, soaring input costs, unpredictable market prices, and the impact of government policies, threatening agricultural productivity.
The United Nations has pledged support for Dangote Industries Limited to bolster food security across Africa, recognizing the company's expanding role in exporting fertilizer and fuel. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed visited the Dangote complex to assess its impact.
Investment analyst Precious Balogun has highlighted significant structural weaknesses within Nigeria's agricultural sector, citing insecurity, climate vulnerability, and inefficient supply chains as major threats to food security.
This article continues the tribute to Dr. Bukar Shuaib, highlighting his significant contributions to Nigeria's agricultural sector, his roles in national security and policy, and his lasting impact on regional and international agricultural organizations.
Two young Nigerian sisters, 11-year-old Zainab and 13-year-old Asmau Nasirudeen Yakubu, have created an innovative AI-powered mat and Guard Grains system designed to significantly reduce post-harvest food losses and improve crop storage for farmers.
Afrinvest, a financial advisory firm, has expressed concerns about Nigeria's recent approval of $6 billion in external borrowing, warning it could undermine fiscal discipline, reverse gains in the debt-to-GDP ratio, and negatively impact food security initiatives.
Bountiful Atako, Managing Director of Alana Green Limited, has revealed that Nigerian farmers are hesitant to resume farming due to increasing input costs and unpredictable agricultural policies, raising alarms over food supply.
The International Crisis Group, alongside notable global figures, has proposed a "Hormuz transit initiative" to safeguard vital food and fertilizer supply chains facing disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan aims to ensure continued maritime traffic for essential goods, drawing parallels with the successful Black Sea Grain deal.
Banditry poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s agricultural integrity, resulting in a gradual decline of rural livelihoods. The nation’s inability to secure its agricultural lands jeopardizes its future sustainability.
The Nigerian government has unveiled a new chicken breed called 'Moorbeta' and 57 improved crop varieties, including staple foods like yam, rice, and maize, to bolster meat production and national food security.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and Hope Behind Bars (HBB) have launched a campaign to enhance correctional farm centers' efficiency to aid inmate rehabilitation and national food supply. Controller General Sylvester Nwakuche highlights the importance of partnerships to achieve these goals.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has formalized a partnership with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to enhance Nigeria's dairy sector. The MoU details collaborative efforts and commitments for project development aimed at bolstering national food security.
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) calls for strategic policies to sustain reduced inflation levels, emphasizing the importance of exchange-rate stability, food security, and structural reforms.
Opeoluwa Runsewe, CEO of Flovale, emphasizes the critical need for enhanced cold chain infrastructure to reduce food waste in Nigeria and improve food security. He cites the country's insufficient cold storage and temperature-controlled logistics as major factors contributing to significant post-harvest losses.
Escalating tensions involving Iran have raised global fears of disrupted fertiliser supplies, potentially leading to food shortages and renewed inflation in Nigeria and other nations. Experts urge immediate government action to safeguard food security.
