Lagos State commits ₦100M to boost child nutrition - NaijaAgroNet

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The Lagos State Government (LSG) has re-approved a ₦100 million fund for child nutrition, a development praised by health advocates as a major win for public health and food security, reports NaijaAgroNet.

The approval, which was announced during a recent breakfast meeting on the adoption of the Child Nutrition Fund, follows advocacy efforts by organizations like the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN). 

Dangote, Ethiopia to boost food security with massive fertilizer plant - NaijaAgroNet

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To transform agricultural productivity in Africa, the Dangote Group and the Government of Ethiopia have sealed a partnership to construct a state-of-the-art urea fertilizer production complex in Gode, Ethiopia, reports NaijaAgroNet.

This landmark project, valued at up to $2.5 billion, aims to significantly enhance food security across the region.

Nigerian entrepreneur Aisha Maina secures Afreximbank-backed USD40m investment - NaijaAgroNet

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The Managing Director of Aquarian Consult and founder of Gemini Integrated Commodities, Aisha Maina, has completed an intensive week of engagements that unite policy, private capital and hard infrastructure around a single objective: building a reliable commercial bridge between Africa and the Caribbean, crowned with USD 40 million quote of investment, at separate Caribbean trade mission across Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad, reports, NaijaAgroNet.

The new port will anchor a 10 square kilometre special economic zone designed for agro processing, light assembly and bonded warehousing. 

Worsening malnutrition crisis prompts government call for Agri-Food funding - NaijaAgroNet

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Nigeria is facing a severe food insecurity and malnutrition crisis, with an estimated 31 million people food-insecure and over 10 million children under five acutely malnourished, reports NaijaAgroNet.

In a joint communique issued on World Humanitarian Day, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator sounded the alarm, highlighting that "pipelines for food and nutrition that are lifelines for millions of people, especially children under the age of five, are severely disrupted, if not completely depleted".

Nigeria’s clean energy future sails into view with new LPG vessel - NaijaAgroNet

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Nigeria’s commitment to providing clean and sustainable energy solutions for both itself and the African continent has been bolstered by the commissioning of a new 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, the MT Iyaloja (Lagos), reports NaijaAgroNet.

This state-of-the-art, dual-fuel carrier was launched in Ulsan, South Korea, marking a significant step in the nation's energy transition.

New blueprint for Nigeria's nutrition future - NaijaAgroNet

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In a landmark meeting that reaffirmed a decade of partnership and a shared vision for a healthier Nigeria, key stakeholders gathered at the 2025 Gates Foundation Partner Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting in Abuja. 

The forum, which brought together leaders in health, agriculture, and government, concluded with a renewed commitment to tackling the nation’s multifaceted challenges, with nutrition at the forefront.

Scent of a struggling city by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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A corps member's "smelling state" rant on TikTok has become a nationwide flashpoint. REMMY NWEKE writes that it's not just about Lagos's waste management woes, but a potent symbol of widespread economic hardship and governance issues. This digital outcry shows how youth-driven activism is forcing institutions to face the new realities of public opinion.

Viral rant that exposed a city's struggle:
IamRaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, did not set out to become a symbol of a city's frustrations, but with a few candid words in a viral TikTok video, she ignited a national conversation, which left a notion, she may be after all right.

Empowering Africa's narrative: Obiaya to speak on confidence and trade - NaijaAgroNet

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The Dean of the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Dr. Ikechukwu Obiaya, is set to deliver a keynote address at the upcoming webinar, "Reclaiming Africa's Narrative: Stories that Drive Confidence and Trade" reports NaijaAgroNet.

The webinar, NaijaAgroNet gathered, is aimed at reshaping the narrative around Africa's perception, focusing on stories that promote confidence and trade.

WeekendSalvo: Song for the Lagoon by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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The Lagos I grew up in sang with a different rhythm. Not the constant, honking chorus of traffic we have today, but the gentle lapping of the lagoon against the sand, a melody that whispered stories of fishermen and traders. 

Our backyard faced the water, and I knew every shade of its blue, from the deep sapphire of the clear morning to the shimmering gold at sunset. I was Ejaluku, and the lagoon was my silent companion, as the "fish of the gods."

Can Lagos Breathe? Navigating megacity's urgent environmental challenge asks Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, is grappling with severe environmental challenges due to its rapid growth as one of the world's fastest-growing world megacity. The city faces multifaceted environmental sanitation issues, impacting the health and well-being of its residents.

The city's daily waste generation exceeds 13,000 metric tonnes, with a significant portion remaining uncollected. Air pollution levels are 5-7 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended levels, resulting in an estimated 11,200 premature deaths in 2018.