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FAO Report Warns: 133 Million Nigerians could Face Severe Hunger Crisis by 2025

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A recent Cadre Harmonisé report, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has projected a looming hunger crisis in Nigeria, estimating that 133.1 million people could face severe food insecurity by the 2025 lean season.

The report, prepared with the federal government and partners like the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF, highlights an alarming increase of seven million people at risk compared to last year.

The surge in food insecurity is attributed to economic hardships, record-high inflation, climate change, and ongoing violence, particularly in northeastern and northwestern states.

The number of people at emergency food insecurity levels (Phase 4) is expected to nearly double from one million in 2024 to 1.8 million in 2025.

Additionally, about 5.4 million children and 800,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women are at risk of acute malnutrition, with 1.8 million children possibly facing severe acute malnutrition and needing urgent care.

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The report underscores Nigeria’s struggle with high inflation, especially in food prices, as a critical driver of this crisis.


 

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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.

He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”

The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.

However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.


 

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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him

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Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.

He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.

He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”


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FG Clears the Air on Rumours of Adire Replacing NYSC Uniform

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to rumours claiming it has approved Adire as the new fabric for the NYSC uniform.

It can be recalled that the Federal Government recently announced plans to review the NYSC uniform, which sparked speculation online that Adire had already been selected as its replacement.

However, the government has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the new uniform.

“I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was simply to cite examples of some of the proposals that have been put forward in the course of our consultations. It was not an announcement that any particular fabric has been adopted or approved to replace the current NYSC uniform.”


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