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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

April 22, 2026

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Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

April 22, 2026

Society

Empty Stomachs Are Becoming Nigeria’s Biggest Threat

Hunger is now Nigeria’s hidden security crisis, hurting families, raising crime, and weakening trust in government across the country.

January 24, 2026

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Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.

November 6, 2025

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Nigeria Prioritizes Livestock Industry to Boost Food Security

Minister Abubakar Kyari says developing Nigeria’s livestock industry is crucial for food security, job creation, and rural economic growth.

October 29, 2025

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The Silent Billion-Dollar Hustle: How Nigerian Market Women Sustain Africa’s Food Security

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s 15 million market women move 70% of the nation’s food, generating...

May 29, 2025

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Tinubu Declares National Emergency on Food Security

Tinubu declares a national emergency on food security, urging the expansion of irrigation infrastructure in Africa

April 16, 2025

Business

FG, AfDB Launch Special Agro-Industrial Zones Plan in Cross River

FG and AfDB launch SAPZ in Cross River, aiming to transform agriculture and create jobs while ensuring food security across Nigeria

April 11, 2025

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Minister Seeks Partnerships For 3.2 Million Displaced Nigerians

Minister Yilwatda appeals for alliances to help the 3.2 million Nigerian population who require support by establishing security for food and financial autonomy.

March 21, 2025

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Nigeria Pledges 25% Cut in Post-Harvest Losses for Food Security

Nigeria commits to reducing post-harvest losses by 25%, boosting food security and jobs through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones initiative.

October 8, 2024

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Military Troops Deployed to Safeguard Farms Amid Food Crisis

In response to escalating threats from bandits and terrorists, the Nigerian military has deployed...

August 15, 2024

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Nigeria’s Inflation Climbs to 34.19% in June, Driven by Food Prices

Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 34.19% in June, driven by rising food prices. This significant increase poses serious concerns for the economy and citizens.

July 16, 2024

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