In line with his administration’s commitment to address food insecurity and make Edo sufficient in food production, Governor Monday Okpebholo has earmarked over N70 billion for agriculture in the newly-signed Edo 2025 budget. The 2025 budget tagged, “Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo” is meant to revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividends of democracy, with special …

The Cadre Harmonisé (CH) Report for October has predicted that at least 33.1 million people in 26 states and the FCT would face food and nutrition crises between June and August 2025. The prediction came from the CH Analysis Report released on Friday in Abuja. The analysis was conducted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), World Food Programme …

Following the floods that have ravaged farmlands in the northern part of the country, agricultural experts and big-time players in the agro-allied industry have sounded the alarm over an impending food crisis across the country as agricultural fortunes dip in the North. The experts insist that unless urgent and very drastic steps are immediately taken, the crisis may worsen as …

The Defence Headquarters has said troops have been deployed across farms in the northern parts of the country, especially in the North West and North Central. According to the military high command, the deployment was to ensure the adequate protection of farmers from bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements. The PUNCH reports that farmers have been a major target for …

As part of efforts to address the food crisis in the country, the Federal Government is sending 60 trucks of fertiliser to each of the states of the federation. Each of the 109 senators will also receive two trucks of fertiliser for distribution to farmers in their constituents, while the 360 members of the House of Representatives will get one …

The United Nations (UN) has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to tackle climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity. The prediction comes in the wake of a persistent hike in food prices in the country. According to the National …

A leading governorship aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo state, Mr Wale Akinterinwa, has promised to address the issue of food crisis and youth joblessness in the state. Akinterinwa gave the promise while speaking during an interactive session with the Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Retired Senior Civil Servants, Ondo state chapter in Akure, the …

A former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa on Sunday said that banditry in the North West and North East regions has constituted a serious threat to food security in Nigeria. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Bafarawa said that, instead of talking about cabinet ministerial appointments, subsidy, and the economy, the administration of President Bola …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to tackling food crisis and payment challenges facing the global economy. Its Managing Director, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, stated this after the IMF’s Executive Board approved a new Food Shock Window under its emergency financing instruments, the Rapid Credit Facility and Rapid Financing Instrument. “The new financing window will provide additional access …

Five United Nations agencies have called for urgent action to protect the vulnerable children in Nigeria and 14 other countries worst hit by the food and nutrition crisis. A statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday noted that conflict, climate shocks, ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and rising costs of living are leaving an increasing number of children acutely …