Millions of people in Nigeria are struggling with economic problems analysts say were caused in part by government reform policies introduced earlier this year, writes Timothy Obiezu for VOA. The United Nations estimates 25 million people in Nigeria or about 15% of the total population are food insecure.
Millions of people in Nigeria are struggling with economic problems analysts say were caused in part by government reform policies introduced earlier this year,in Nigeria or about 15% of the total population are food insecure. Analysts say regional instability, climate change, and inflation are the major triggers of. However, experts fear that unless there are significant changes, particularly in curbing food inflation, vulnerable groups will continue to suffer.
Farmers captured under the project are trained on best agronomic practices, exposed to high-yielding biofortified seeds, financial support and effective marketing strategy among… Nigerian authorities have declared a national emergency on food security as record inflation has made basic foods unaffordable for many and has pushed up malnutrition rates.
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