From Rome to Rural Nigeria, the Battle Against Hunger Is Becoming a Fight for Peace, Security and Survival
As conflicts deepen, climate shocks intensify and hunger increase, Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stark reminder that food is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Addressing officials and humanitarian workers recently at the World Food…
Irrigation is Gradually Becoming a Very Critical Tool in Nigeria’s Food Security Drive
Climate change, erratic rainfall patterns and rising food prices is a continuous threat to agricultural productivity. However, irrigation is increasingly being viewed as a critical strategy for strengthening food security and improving crop yields across…
As Eggs Become Luxury Items, Nigerians Question Tinubu’s Economic Direction
For millions of Nigerians, eggs were once the last affordable refuge in a collapsing food economy, a modest but dependable source of protein when meat, fish and dairy products drifted beyond the reach of ordinary households. Today, even that safety net…
Climate Change is Becoming a Threat To What We Eat
Each day, climate change is gradually threatening our food systems, what we eat, how we survive. Who cares? You should! Food is integral to human existence. Beyond sustenance, it shapes culture, defines social interactions, and sustains livelihoods for…
Nigeria’s $10 Billion Food Waste Crisis Sparks Urgent Call for Reform
Nigeria is battling a malignant twin-crisis – lack and waste. Despite its vast agricultural potential, Nigeria is grappling with a staggering paradox, producing food at scale while losing up to half of it before it reaches the market. Experts…
False Start to Rainy Season? Nigerian Farmers Warned of Heavy Downpours, Climate Risks Ahead
Farmers across Nigeria may be welcoming the recent showers after months of intense heat and dryness, but experts are urging caution, warning that the rains could be deceptive and potentially dangerous for crop planning. Agricultural stakeholders say the…
Nigeria Needs 25 Million Tonnes of Maize Yearly Despite Leading Production in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria remains the largest producer of maize in sub-Saharan Africa, harvesting more than 11 million metric tonnes annually. However, the country still faces a significant supply gap, with demand far exceeding domestic output and forcing reliance on…
Nigeria Can Do Better with her Food Storage Systems – LimLim Food Exec
“Food is not just what ends up on a plate,” says Balogun, founder and CEO of Limlim Foods Production Company Ltd. “It is health, jobs, income, and stability. When you see how much is lost, it stops looking like a ‘business idea’ and starts looking like a…
Nigerian Industry Leader Warns of “Nutritional Emergency” as Fish Import System Cripples Nation’s Protein Supply
In an urgent open letter to President Bola Tinubu titled “A Cry from the Waters,” Femi Olawoore, Managing Director of Mariplus Services Ltd, has sounded a national alarm: Nigeria’s opaque and corrupt fish import quota system is pushing the country toward…
Record Hunger and Malnutrition Engulf Northeast Nigeria
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning of a record-level hunger crisis in Northeast Nigeria, where a “toxic combination” of 15 years of violent insurgency, escalating conflict, and severe funding shortages is pushing millions toward…