2SCALE’s Inclusive Agribusiness Model is Transforming Nigeria’s Food Security Landscape
On July 22, stakeholders in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to celebrate and reflect on over a decade of impact by 2SCALE, a Dutch-supported initiative aimed at incubating and accelerating inclusive…
Can Urban Farming Improve The Metrics for Food Security in Nigeria
Across the world, countries are exploiting new ways to farm and improve their food production. In other words, agriculture is gradually shifting from rural communities to the heart of the cities, such that food crops can grow on balconies. How is this…
Feeding a Hungry Nation: Can the $1bn Brazil-Nigeria Agriculture Deal Deliver Amid Soaring Food Insecurity?
As the lean season of June to August 2025 approaches, the alarm bells are ringing across Nigeria’s food security landscape. A joint statement by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), UNICEF, and the World Food Programme projects that 33.1 million…
Africa’s Food Crisis Deepens as Transport Failures and Climate Pressures Threaten Supply Chain
Africa’s fight against food insecurity is being undermined by failing transport systems, not just poor agricultural yields, a new World Bank report has revealed. The report, Transport for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening Supply Chains,…
Arzikin Noma Backs 7,000 Oyo Farmers in Sorghum Drive to Tackle Food Crisis
Over 7,000 smallholder farmers in Oyo State have received agricultural inputs and training support from Arzikin Noma, a frontline agribusiness firm, as part of a sweeping campaign to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on expensive grain…
Ekiti Shines as a Model of Rural Revival Through Nigeria’s Agricultural Crisis
In a year marked by deepening concerns over food security and climate-induced agricultural decline, Ekiti State has received plaudits for being a shining example with its deliberate, well-structured support for farmers can achieve. A new national report…
Speaking the Language of Farmers: How Social Marketing Can Transform Nigeria’s Food Future
In Nigeria, smallholder farmers responsible for nearly 80% of the nation’s food supply are already battling the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity. Yet, despite the existence of locally available climate-smart practices that…
New Initiatives Signal a Boost for Nigeria’s Food Security
In a region projected to take some of the hardest hits from climate change and economic instability, fresh interventions in Nigeria’s agace are providing renewed hope for the battle against food insecurity. Two major developments: one driven by…
The Biscuit Industry is Facing a Decline in Nigeria
Nigeria’s biscuit industry is experiencing a steep downturn as inflation, shrinking consumer purchasing power, and factory shutdowns take their toll. Once a fast-growing sector, biscuit manufacturers are now struggling to keep up with declining demand,…
Eating These Foods Raw Could Be a Recipe for Disaster!
Food poisoning is no joke. While a mild case can leave you feeling miserable for a few hours, more severe cases can be life-threatening, especially for children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. One of the easiest…