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Nigeria Imports 32,000 Tonnes of Rice Amid Hunger Crisis

1/14/2025

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Nigeria imported 32,000 tonnes of brown rice from Thailand, marking its first major import in ten years to address rising food prices.
Over 26 million Nigerians experienced acute hunger from June to August 2024, with food inflation reaching 40.7%, the highest in 25 years.
The government plans to improve food security via a technology-driven innovation platform and revitalizing river basin authorities.
Effective agricultural development and tackling food insecurity require strong coordination among stakeholders.

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Story summary

Nigeria imported 32,000 tonnes of brown rice from Thailand, marking its first major import in ten years to address rising food prices.
Over 26 million Nigerians experienced acute hunger from June to August 2024, with food inflation reaching 40.7%, the highest in 25 years.
The government plans to improve food security via a technology-driven innovation platform and revitalizing river basin authorities.
Effective agricultural development and tackling food insecurity require strong coordination among stakeholders.