From Data to Decisions: Measuring Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
Nigeria’s National Agrifood Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026–2027 outlines ₦6.5 trillion in planned agrifood investments anchored in the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP). But how often do we know whether these investments are actually improving diets, food security, and ultimately nutrition outcomes? Measuring nutrition remains one of the biggest challenges in agricultural development. […]
Read MoreBeyond Production: Why Africa’s Future Depends on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
As the world marked World Nutrition Day under the global theme, “Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Action in a Changing World,” We reflect on the multi-sectoral efforts and practical pathways needed to accelerate progress on nutrition. Yet actors in agriculture, nutrition, health, and finance often continue to operate in silos, resulting in fragmented interventions […]
Read MoreFrom Intent to Action: Aligning Agriculture Interventions to Nutrition Goals
Throughout history, agriculture has remained central to food security, with a primary focus on increasing food production and availability. Yet food production and availability have not consistently translated into improved nutrition outcomes. According to the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, more […]
Read MoreIkore takes nutrition education to the grassroots on World Food Day
World Food Day is more than a date on the calendar for Ikore International Development Limited. In 2025, the organisation marked the occasion in a special way—by taking nutrition education directly to families in Nasarawa State and transforming global advocacy into local action. Every year on October 16, countries and organisations across the world […]
Read MoreTransforming Sustainable Development in Nigeria
By 2030, over 400 million Africans will depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, yet millions already face hunger, poverty, and climate-related shocks. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, sits at the center of this challenge and holds the potential to drive change for the entire continent. In Nigeria, the urgency to achieve these […]
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