Obaseki Flags Off Distribution of 56,000 Bags of Rice

Obaseki Flags Off Distribution of 56,000 Bags of Rice

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, flagged off the second phase of the Christian Feeding Programme (CFP) with the distribution of 56,250 bags of 10kg rice across the State as part of efforts to alleviate suffering...
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Aliko Dangote Foundation Tasks Faith Leaders On Malnutrition, Hunger In Nigeria

Aliko Dangote Foundation Tasks Faith Leaders On Malnutrition, Hunger In Nigeria

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has underscored the pivotal role of religious and traditional institutions in tackling the pressing issues of malnutrition and hunger within Nigeria.   Speaking at an event organized by the National Council on Nutri...
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Edo Launches ‘Feed The Hungry’ Initiative, Commits N1b Monthly

Edo Launches ‘Feed The Hungry’ Initiative, Commits N1b Monthly

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, flagged off the “Feed the Hungry” initiative, committing over N1 billion monthly to feed poor and vulnerable residents of the State amid the hardship and suffering occasioned by the dire econ...
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NDDC Flags Off Distribution Of Palliatives In Delta State

NDDC Flags Off Distribution Of Palliatives In Delta State

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has flagged off the distribution of palliatives for victims of the 2022 flood disaster in communities across the 25 local government areas of Delta State.Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the Sapele Athl...
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AfDB Commits $10bn To Drive  Food Security In Africa 

AfDB Commits $10bn To Drive  Food Security In Africa 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to commit $10 billion over the next five years to make Africa food secure.  The president of the bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina made the commitment at the Dakar Africa Food Summit in Diamniadio,...
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Catholic Bishops Advocate Increased Effort In Tackling Insecurity, Hunger 

Catholic Bishops Advocate Increased Effort In Tackling Insecurity, Hunger 

Catholic Bishops from 16 countries in West Africa on Sunday in Abuja called on the political class to exert more effort to end insecurity, poverty and hunger in the sub-region. The clerics made the call at the end of their...
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Nigeria Tasks ILO On Poverty, Social Disruptions In Africa

Nigeria Tasks ILO On Poverty, Social Disruptions In Africa

Nigeria has called for radical changes in the development programmes of the International Labour Organisation ((ILO) to enable it tackle the rising poverty and social disruptions in Africa.  Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said t...
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Buhari Lauds CBN, Unveils Rice Pyramids

Buhari Lauds CBN, Unveils Rice Pyramids

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, for boosting food production  and supporting the Federal Government ‘s food security initiatives through the Anchor Borrowers’ Prog...
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Obasanjo To Chair Zero Hunger Meeting

Obasanjo To Chair Zero Hunger Meeting

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will on Thursday chair activities of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum’s meeting in Sokoto State.  The two-day meeting in Sokoto, which commenced on Wednesday, will afford participating states in Nigeria the...
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How To End Hunger, Create Wealth, By Forum

How To End Hunger, Create Wealth, By Forum

Rising from its third quarterly meeting in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum (NZHF) has issued key recommendations and resolutions that should be quickly implemented towards the attainment of Zero Hunger by the year 2025 in...
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Nigeria unveils plan to end hunger by 2030

Nigeria unveils plan to end hunger by 2030

The Federal Government  has  launched   strategic plan and roadmap to achieve zero hunger by 2030. The plan tagged: “Synthesis Report of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review” articulates what Nigeria needs to do to achieve Sustainable Development G...
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