As the lockdown occasioned by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic grounds commercial, human and vehicular activities in some parts of the country, hunger has begun to stare Nigerians in the face as prices of foodstuffs and other agro commodities increase at an alarming rate.   Currently, the restrictions have negatively impacted the food supply…

The closure of land borders with the Republic of Benin and other neighboring countries has led to increased prices of frozen foods, rice, and other items considered by the Federal Government as contrabands in the last two weeks.

There is a renewed call for all Nigerians to embrace the practice of backyard farming, described as the best way to reduce poverty, improve the country’s food...