Food Security

Food Security

IHVN empowers 1,200 households with food security, malaria prevention project

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The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria is launching a targeted, five-year initiative to build resilience in 1,200 highly vulnerable households across Katsina and Nasarawa States by integrating food security, nutrition, and malaria prevention. The project uniquely combines sustainable agricultural support—including livestock, community farming, and home gardening—with critical health education and financial management training through Village Savings and Loan Associations. Its core innovation lies in a holistic model that links agricultural productivity directly to health outcomes, facilitated by trained community workers

Food Security

Experts advocate local foods over processed diets

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Experts warn that Nigeria’s shift toward processed foods and GMOs, driven by corporate influence and weak regulation, poses a dual threat to public health—linking it to diseases like cancer—and to environmental sustainability. They advocate for a return to indigenous foods and seed varieties, arguing this is essential for long-term health, food sovereignty, and cultural preservation. The movement emphasizes that true food security is not achieved through industrial alternatives but through conscious dietary choices that support local ecosystems. Consequently, there is a pressing call for

Food Security

Stakeholders drive awareness to boost food security

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Nigeria’s path to economic resilience and food security hinges on transforming its agricultural sector into a modern, export-driven engine. Key strategies include organizing farmers into state-specific clusters to leverage comparative advantages and implementing rigorous standards to overcome quality and preservation challenges that currently limit global competitiveness. Recognizing and scaling the models of high-impact innovators is critical, as they demonstrate that value addition, digital integration, and institutional transparency are non-negotiable for boosting non-oil exports and earning vital foreign exchange. Ultimately, sustained success requires

Food Security

Group unveils nutrition corners, gardens in Bauchi LGAs

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A strategic initiative in Bauchi State is tackling malnutrition at its roots by integrating nutrition education directly into primary healthcare systems. The project establishes dedicated “nutrition corners” to provide counseling and food demonstrations, while facility gardens promote sustainable access to nutritious, iron-rich vegetables like gboma. By training pregnant and lactating women in cultivation and cooking methods during routine antenatal visits, the program uniquely bridges immediate dietary intervention with long-term household food resilience. This model offers a scalable blueprint for reducing maternal and child malnutrition by

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