No fewer than 25 agribusiness, private and public sector players have committed to sourcing at least 80 per cent of their total viable raw materials and ingredients from within Nigeria by 2035.These ...

A recent report by the World Food Programme(WFP) has revealed a worsening food shortage in the country, projecting that 33.1 ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has charged the National Assembly and State Houses of ...

As Nigeria grapples with a myriad of socio-economic ... States must complement federal efforts by investing in local food production, storage facilities, and distribution networks.

I may not always have enough to eat' Food prices in Nigeria have skyrocketed since the start of the war in Ukraine in February because of higher fuel prices and supply-chain issues related to the ...

Nigerian local rice varieties, typically unpolished and aromatic, hold immense potential to enhance food security, promote sustainability, and support positive dietary goals. Ofada rice, Ilesha rice, ...

Nigerian consumer goods firms are in dire need of a turnaround in sourcing raw materials as costs of items needed for ...

Nigeria’s food inflation rate slowed to 23.51% in February 2025, marking a significant decline from the 37.92% recorded in February ...

The private sector has introduced a Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural ...

"Despite significant investments in local food production, Nigeria's food imports totaled US$6.1bn in 2023 (WTO), positioning the nation as one of Africa's foremost food importers. "With €134m ...