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World Food Day 2024: A Wake-up Call for Nigeria

By: Harriet Ijeomah As we mark World Food Day 2024, the global community is called to action under the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This theme underscores the essential human right to access affordable, sustainable, and nutritious food, which remains out of reach for millions worldwide. For Nigeria, […]

Anambra State Partners with Federal Government to Reactivate Dams and Boost Irrigation Farming

The Anambra State government has announced plans to reactivate existing dams and enhance irrigation farming through a partnership with the Federal Government under the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project. This World Bank-supported initiative, set to begin in 2025, aims to tackle food sufficiency challenges across the nation. During a meeting in Awka, […]

Over-Taxation’s Toll on Nigeria: Why Reducing Taxes on Essential Goods is Key to Economic Revival

By: Harriet Ijeomah Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed the crippling effects of excessive taxation on its economy, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors. The recent decision by President Bola Tinubu to implement zero percent import duty and exempt Value-Added Tax (VAT) on basic food items marks a significant shift in policy—one that could […]