Nigeria’s food security crisis is no longer just an agricultural issue—it has become a national security concern. Across major food-producing regions, farmers are facing growing threats from banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder conflicts, insurgency, and rural violence. The consequences are being felt far beyond the farms, extending into markets, households, and the broader economy. As insecurity continues […]

For years, the typical Nigerian weekend getaway revolved around shopping malls, beaches, lounges, cinemas, and luxury hotels. But a quiet shift is taking place. Increasingly, urban residents are trading concrete landscapes for green fields, fresh air, and authentic farm experiences. Agritourism—the combination of agriculture and tourism—is steadily gaining momentum across Nigeria, creating new opportunities for

The Federal Government has announced plans to support Nigerian farmers following concerns that the recent decline in food prices is pushing some commodities below production costs, threatening the profitability of farming and the long-term sustainability of food production. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the government’s position while

Nigeria’s food security ambitions are increasingly under threat as insecurity continues to force thousands of farmers away from their farms, reducing agricultural output and placing additional pressure on food prices across the country. For years, agriculture has remained one of Nigeria’s most important economic sectors, providing livelihoods for millions of households and supplying food to

Commodity.ng Co-founder Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis) Calls for Data-Driven Agriculture at Abuja Summit Nigeria’s agricultural future will depend less on how much land is cultivated and more on how effectively the country uses data to drive decisions across the food system, according to Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), Co-founder of Commodity.ng. Speaking at a recent agricultural