Acute hunger
30 Sep
A diaspora coalition group, Yoruba One Voice (YOV), yesterday, strongly advised the Federal Government and the six Southwest governors to urgently address the rising rate of hunger, poverty and youth unemployment across the region.
28 Aug
Over 31.8 million Nigerians, especially women and children, are currently facing acute hunger and malnutrition.
11 Jun 2024
.To support 26,750 vulnerable households Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Representative in Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dominique Koffy Kouacou, has warned that 4.84 million persons may experience acute food insecurity in the Northeast. According to him, there will be an increase of 240,000 experiencing food insecurity compared to the October 2023…
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Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with some 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, UN agencies and development groups said Wednesday. Extreme weather events and economic shocks also added to the number of those facing acute food insecurity, which grew by 24 million people…
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