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Iran War: IFAD Warns Of Growing Risks To Rural Supply Chains And Global Food Security

Global UpfrontApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Tuesday warned that the Iran War in the Middle East is creating severe disruptions for smallholder farmers and producers around the world and exposing the global food system’s structural

Violent Conflicts Are Reshaping What Nigerian Farmers Grow: What This Means For Food Security

Global UpfrontMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

By Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso & Abiodun Olusola Omotayo Agriculture is the backbone of Africa’s economy. It provides livelihoods for over 70% of the rural population

Fragile Food Systems Pose An Underestimated Risk To Global Stability, Says IFAD President

Global UpfrontFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

As world leaders gather at the Munich Security Conference (13-15 February) amid rising geopolitical tensions, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is urging governments

IFAD Launches 14th Replenishment To Drive Investment In Food Security, Economic Growth And Stability

Global UpfrontFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) called for strong collective ambition – both in strategic priorities and in the scale

Pope Leo XIV Meets IFAD President, Shares Commitment To Food Security, Rural Development

Global UpfrontJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Thursday January 15, 2026 met with Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in a

Nigeria’s Escalating Insecurity And Looming Hunger Catastrophe

Global UpfrontJan 7, 2026January 7, 20260

By The Guardian Editorial Board, January 6, 2026 The latest alert by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), warning that 35 million Nigerians could

National Digital Farmers Registry Will Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security Architecture – Minister Kyari

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2025November 20, 20250

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has said that the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) would strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security Architecture by

Food Security: Nigeria Woos FAO

Global UpfrontOct 20, 2025October 20, 20250

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, says continuous robust collaboration and partnership with the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Nigeria@65: A Long Road To Economic Freedom

Global UpfrontOct 1, 2025October 1, 20250

By Wale Fatade Nigeria turns 65 on 1 October 2025, having obtained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. After military coups and an annulled

The Siege On Nigeria’s Food Baskets

Global UpfrontAug 17, 2025August 17, 20250

From whatever angle one examines the current situation in Nigeria’s food market, the situation is pathetic. It is as if Nigeria’s food baskets are sitting