US EditionNigeria Declares a State of Emergency as Food Prices Surge
- Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency to address rising food prices and shortages. Initiatives include providing fertiliser and grain to farmers using funds saved from the removal of a fuel subsidy.
- Farmers in Nigeria, especially in the north, have faced threats and attacks from criminal gangs, causing many to abandon their land. Protection for farmers will be increased to encourage them to return to their farms without fear of attacks.
- To assist poorer households, a monthly stipend of $10 for six months will be provided, along with access to grain and fertiliser.
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Africa’s Largest Economy Declares ‘Food Security’ Emergency
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declared a “state of emergency on food security” due to swiftly rising prices. Nigeria is the largest economy on the African continent, although it’s per capita income is about half of the number two economy, Egypt.
Nigerian Authorities Declare State of Emergency on Food Security
Nigerian authorities have declared a national emergency on food security as record inflation has made basic foods unaffordable for many and has pushed up malnutrition rates. Food prices jumped after Nigeria controversially removed a long-held, costly fuel subsidy. Officials say they will use those funds instead for the agricultural sector and to provide fertilizers and grains to farmers and households struggling with high prices. President Bola …
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