Food Security – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:20:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Food Security – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Federal Government Pushes for Food Security Amid Agricultural Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-pushes-for-food-security-amid-agricultural-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-pushes-for-food-security-amid-agricultural-challenges/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:15:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=435300 Nigeria is currently facing a serious food security challenge that threatens the well-being of millions across the country. Rising inflation, climate change, insecurity, and structural weaknesses in agriculture have combined to create one of the most pressing crises in recent memory. In response, the Federal Government has stepped up efforts to address these challenges with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-pushes-for-food-security-amid-agricultural-challenges/feed/ 0 Foundation Commits to Food Security for Households https://www.theinfostride.com/foundation-commits-to-food-security-for-households/ https://www.theinfostride.com/foundation-commits-to-food-security-for-households/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:56:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438215   In a bold move to address hunger and improve living standards, the Foundation has announced a comprehensive commitment to enhancing food security for households within vulnerable communities. Recognizing that consistent access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is fundamental for health and well-being, the Foundation’s initiative aims to tackle food insecurity through a multi-faceted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/foundation-commits-to-food-security-for-households/feed/ 0 Sterling Bank Restates Commitment to Strengthening Africa’s Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-restates-commitment-to-strengthening-africas-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-restates-commitment-to-strengthening-africas-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:24:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469419 Sterling Bank Plc has reiterated its dedication to advancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices across Africa through innovative financing models, partnerships, and technology-driven solutions. The bank said its renewed focus aligns with the continent’s urgent need to boost productivity, reduce food imports, and promote resilience against climate change. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Agri-Finance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-restates-commitment-to-strengthening-africas-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture/feed/ 0 Sterling Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-africas-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-africas-food-security/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:44:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469240 Sterling Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to advancing food security across Africa through strategic investments, partnerships, and innovative financing models aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability. The bank emphasized that transforming the continent’s agricultural landscape is central to achieving economic growth, reducing poverty, and ensuring long-term stability. Speaking at a recent agribusiness summit [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-africas-food-security/feed/ 0 Concerns Grow Over Nigeria’s Slow Advancement in Achieving Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-grow-over-nigerias-slow-advancement-in-achieving-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-grow-over-nigerias-slow-advancement-in-achieving-food-security/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:12:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464309 Nigeria’s efforts to achieve food security are facing renewed scrutiny as slow progress in agricultural productivity, supply chain efficiency, and policy implementation continues to spark concerns among stakeholders. Despite government programmes aimed at boosting local food production, experts warn that the pace of improvement remains insufficient to meet the growing demands of the country’s rapidly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-grow-over-nigerias-slow-advancement-in-achieving-food-security/feed/ 0 Federal Government collaborates with CILSS to enhance food and nutritional security https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-collaborates-with-cilss-to-enhance-food-and-nutritional-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-collaborates-with-cilss-to-enhance-food-and-nutritional-security/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:48:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462129 In a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural resilience and human development, the Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to improve the nation’s food systems and nutritional security. The partnership aims to tackle persistent challenges affecting food availability, malnutrition, and sustainable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-collaborates-with-cilss-to-enhance-food-and-nutritional-security/feed/ 0 OAF Plans National Dialogue on Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/oaf-plans-national-dialogue-on-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oaf-plans-national-dialogue-on-food-security/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:49:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405195 The Olusegun Agagu Foundation (OAF) has announced plans to convene a national dialogue on food security, bringing together key stakeholders to address the challenges threatening Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The initiative aims to foster discussions on sustainable food production, policy reforms, and innovative solutions to ensure long-term food sufficiency in the country. The foundation stated that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oaf-plans-national-dialogue-on-food-security/feed/ 0 NADF Advocates for Inclusive Financing to Achieve Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/nadf-advocates-for-inclusive-financing-to-achieve-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nadf-advocates-for-inclusive-financing-to-achieve-food-security/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:53:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395140 The Nigerian Agribusiness Development Fund (NADF) has called for more inclusive financing mechanisms to enhance food security in the country. According to the organization, increasing access to financial resources for smallholder farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the food value chain is essential for boosting food production and ensuring that Nigeria can meet its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nadf-advocates-for-inclusive-financing-to-achieve-food-security/feed/ 0 FG Inaugurates Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit to Address Food Security https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-inaugurates-presidential-food-systems-coordination-unit-to-address-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-inaugurates-presidential-food-systems-coordination-unit-to-address-food-security/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383231 The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) to tackle the persistent hardship and food insecurity in the country. The unit was launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to curb hunger. Vice President Shettima emphasized the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-inaugurates-presidential-food-systems-coordination-unit-to-address-food-security/feed/ 0 Lagos Considers New Agriculture & Food Security Roadmap https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-considers-new-agriculture-food-security-roadmap/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-considers-new-agriculture-food-security-roadmap/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379262 The Lagos State Government is gearing up to launch the Lagos Agriculture & Food Systems’ Roadmap 2.0, an initiative aimed at assessing the state’s progress on food security goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). This roadmap will also serve as a platform to support the agricultural ecosystem and encourage new entrants into the sector. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-considers-new-agriculture-food-security-roadmap/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Food and Nutrition Security https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-unveils-comprehensive-plans-for-food-and-nutrition-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-unveils-comprehensive-plans-for-food-and-nutrition-security/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364292 The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, revealed that President Bola Tinubu has outlined strategic initiatives to enhance food and nutrition security in Nigeria. Bagudu conveyed this announcement in Abuja on Thursday during the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Nutrition Week at a media sensitization event focused on food and nutrition security. Representing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-unveils-comprehensive-plans-for-food-and-nutrition-security/feed/ 0 Nigeria, Cuba partner on food security https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-cuba-partner-on-food-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-cuba-partner-on-food-security/#respond Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:14:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354925 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on food security and agricultural development was signed between the United States Government and the Republic of Cuba. Abubakar Kyari, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, signed the MoU on behalf of the Nigerian government in Havana, Cuba, on Sunday, according to a statement released by Olusola Abiola, Director [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-cuba-partner-on-food-security/feed/ 0 Why food security is impossible for Nigeria – Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/why-food-security-is-impossible-for-nigeria-shehu-sani/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-food-security-is-impossible-for-nigeria-shehu-sani/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350888 Socio-political analyst Shehu Sani has claimed that Nigeria cannot have food security while farmers are being murdered by terrorists. He bemoaned the fact that the country cannot have food security when criminals compel rural communities to pay levies. In a tweet, Sani stated: “Food security cannot exist in a nation when farmers are murdered by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-food-security-is-impossible-for-nigeria-shehu-sani/feed/ 0 Lagos Govt sets to collaborate with Stakeholders, Private Investors to boost Food Production in the State https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-sets-to-collaborate-with-stakeholders-private-investors-to-boost-food-production-in-the-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-sets-to-collaborate-with-stakeholders-private-investors-to-boost-food-production-in-the-state/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:34:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=271747 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on stakeholders and investors in the agriculture landscape especially those in the private sectors to join hands with the State government to boost food production and security. Sanwo-Olu who stated this over the weekend on the occasion of Y2020 World Food Day Celebration in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-govt-sets-to-collaborate-with-stakeholders-private-investors-to-boost-food-production-in-the-state/feed/ 0 Lagos Government to domesticate Strategy on Food Security, Nutrition https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-government-to-domesticate-strategy-on-food-security-nutrition/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:48:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237161 The Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has asserted that the State Government would soon domesticate the Nigeria Agricultural Sector Food Security and Nutrition Strategy 2016- 2025 in order to give teeth to the Federal Government initiative in addressing the problem of malnutrition in all forms. Lawal who gave the assurance in [...]

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]]> I Will Address Food Security In The Country – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-address-food-security-in-the-country-buhari/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:53:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223491 President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to support My Food Bank programme, an initiative of young Nigerians to address the problem of food security in the country. Buhari made the pledge during the official launch of the programme and activation of the first one million food bank smart cards and Farm City Project, on Friday in [...]

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]]> Food Security Is An Integral Part Of National Security – Audu Ogbeh https://www.theinfostride.com/food-security-is-an-integral-part-of-national-security-audu-ogbeh/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:32:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190805 Chief Audu Ogbeh, yesterday urged officers and men of the Nigerian Army to join other Nigerians and invest in agriculture. “We are here to sentisise army officers and create awareness for them to see agriculture as a business and to strengthen the resolve of those in crops, aquaculture and animal husbandry. “Food security is an [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Discloses South West Holds Future Of Food Security In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-discloses-south-west-holds-future-of-food-security-in-nigeria/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:31:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172851 Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate the effective use of the massive arable and fertile land in the region would soon be developed. Speaking in Ibadan during a courtesy visit [...]

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