Food

Russia-Ukraine war: Nigeria, Egypt, others may face civil unrest, food crisis — AfDB President, Adesina

Food crisis and civil unrest loom in Africa following the ongoing Russia- Ukraine, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi...

FG, governors blame rising food prices on #EndSARS protests, banditry

The Federal Government and the 36 state governors have hinged skyrocketing food prices across the country on the October #EndSARS protests. They said the protests,...

Crop-ravaging locusts threatens millions in Africa with food insecurity

  The historic spread of desert locusts that has left tens of millions in danger of food insecurity in Africa is expected to...

Agriculture Minister says no hunger in Nigeria, we produce enough food

By Kunle Akinsola Nigeria is currently producing enough food to feed its citizens and also export to neighbouring countries, so says Minister of...

CBN governor defends Buhari’s forex restriction directive, says regulator compiling list for food import ban

CBN governor defends Buhari’s forex restriction directive, says regulator compiling list for food import ban The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will conform...

Analysts disagree with Buhari over forex restriction for food imports

Financial analysts as well as stakeholders in the country’s agriculture sector are voicing their concern over a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari asking...

Herdsmen, Farmers Clashes May Escalate in 2019 – FG warns

The National Food Security Council chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, has voiced concerns over the herdsmen, farmers clashes, warning that it could escalate into...

Buhari inaugurates National Food Security Council 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the National Food Security Council, admitting that its been very turbulent for the past three years of...