Nigeria’s position as the world’s largest cassava producer could become one of its biggest economic advantages—if the country successfully shifts from exporting raw agricultural potential to manufacturing high-value industrial products. Although cassava has long been regarded as a staple food consumed in millions of Nigerian households, experts and industry stakeholders now argue that the crop […]
Months after the Nigerian Federal Government declared a state of emergency on food insecurity, tangible progress remains elusive. Food inflation is now at an alarming 40%, and as predicted by UNICEF and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 25 million Nigerians face severe food insecurity. Key Challenges 1. Security Issues:Insecurity in states like Borno, […]
