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Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC

The ICRC reports an 18% rise in malnutrition admissions in North-East Nigeria in one year, with children, pregnant and breastfeeding women worst affected. Read More: https://punchng.com/malnutrition-cases-in-north-east-rise-18-in-one-year-icrc/

Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC

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A CORRIDOR OF FEAR

The general insecurity in Idah and neigbouring communities require an urgent intervention, writes PAUL UKWENYA For residents of Idah, Okpachala, Ajegwu and neighbouring communities, the Idah–Ajegwu…

  • Idah–Okpachala–Ajegwu road connects homes, farms, markets, businesses, and families in Kogi East.
  • Kidnappings and security threats cause residents to live in fear, hindering economic growth.
  • Kogi East Neighbourhood Watch and Ukomu Igala commend efforts in tackling insecurity on this route.

Turning Nigeria’s Agricultural Promise into Food Security: The Power of Innovation for Nutrition

Oluyemi Oloyede On 16 October, Nigeria marks World Food Day against an uncomfortable backdrop of numbers. The latest Cadre Harmonisé analysis, conducted by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food

  • Nigeria faces acute food insecurity for 34.7 million people June-August 2026
  • Agricultural potential exists despite challenges in value chain resilience
  • Successful models in Kaduna State and India/Morocco demonstrate path forward

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