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Trivialising Terrorism

Global UpfrontApr 23, 2026April 23, 20260

By Punch Editorial Board, April 23, 2026 Islamic terrorism is deadly, very deadly and genetically stubborn. It is a double-faced scourge, mutating in conformity with

Toxic Agrochemicals Entered Nigeria Despite Ban – Report

Global UpfrontSep 12, 2025September 12, 20250

In the northwest Nigerian state of Kano, vast swathes of farmland dedicated to cotton, grain, nuts, and beans are the backbone of the local economy.

Nigeria’s Food Security Under Siege

Global UpfrontJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

By SBM Intelligence, June 11, 2025 Nigeria’s agricultural sector—long a cornerstone of its economy and the largest employer of its population—is facing an escalating crisis

Security Experts Want Rising Insecurity Quelled to Avert Looming Food Shortage

Global UpfrontApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

Security experts are calling for urgent and decisive action to quell the escalating wave of insecurity and tension threatening to cause food shortage in the country. The call

Insecurity: How Bandits, Killer Herdsmen Have Impacted Farming, Food Supply

Global UpfrontApr 18, 2025April 18, 20250

Residents of the nineteen northern states of the country are predominantly farmers who produce crops, such as yams, maize, millet, rice, potatoes, onions, pepper, and

A Practical Blueprint For Ending Hunger In Nigeria (Part 3)

Global UpfrontDec 9, 2024December 9, 20240

By Abidemi Adebamiwa This is the final part of our series, where we break down how Nigeria can turn bold ideas into real change. These

FG Flags Off Dry Season Farming, Announce $134m Loan From AFDB To Boost Seeds And Grains Production

Global UpfrontNov 14, 2024November 14, 20240

The Federal Government has flagged off the 2024/2025 National Dry Season Farming with an announcement that Nigeria has secured a loan facility of $134million from

Farmers Predict Worsening Food Crisis, Blame Fuel Subsidy Removal, Insecurity

Global UpfrontJun 8, 2024June 8, 20240

Farmers have predicted tougher days ahead for Nigerians concerning the ongoing food inflation crisis in the country. This is as the farmers blamed subsidy removal

“Crisis Merchants” Planning To Obstruct This Farming Season Should Desist, GOC Warns

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2024June 5, 20240

By Abdul Abdul, Jos General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on Wednesday warned “crisis merchants”

Nigeria’s Agriculture Ministry Signs MOU With Tractor Manufacturer John Deree To Enhance Mechanised Farming

Global UpfrontNov 21, 2023November 21, 20230

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Deere, an agricultural machinery company in furtherance of