13
Feb

How Farm-Level Data Supports Food Security in Nigeria – Lessons from FIEMS

Although it is widely recognized that sound decisions are based on good information and data, in many countries, particularly low and lower middle-income countries, the availability of timely and reliable rural, agricultural and food security statistics is largely lacking.

 

Addressing the gap in quality data is essential to monitor progress and understand where Nigeria sta.......

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16
Nov

SAPRuL project support farmers for increase productivity

In partnership with West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, USAID Feed the Future Zenith Bank and Sterling Bank, El-kanis and  Partners is implementing Sustainable Agriculture Programme for Rural Livelihood(SAPRuL), project to support farmers increase productivity, yield and market.

The project targets farmers in Cross River and Ebonyi States comprising youths and wome.......

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24
May

Shutting the Door on Malnutrition in Nigeria

Malnutrition is common in Nigeria. It most times results to health effects that range from mild to severe, and sometimes life-threatening. The most common malnutrition include deficiencies in vitamin A, iron and zinc with prevalence of 29.5%, 26%, and 20% respectively in children under five years.

 Commonly used interventions include nutrient supplementation, dietary diversificatio.......

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