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291m Africans Risk Chronic Malnutrition By 2030 — UN Report
An estimated 291 million people in Africa may be chronically undernourished by the year 2030, a report of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) conducted by five United Nations agencies has revealed.
The report conducted by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO revealed that the African figure represents half of the 582 million people projected to risk chronic undernourishment globally by 2030.
According to the report, around 733 million people globally faced hunger in 2023.
This figure equates to one in eleven people worldwide, with Africa bearing a heavy burden as one in five people on the continent experienced hunger last year.
Launched during the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, the SOFI report highlighted a troubling trend indicating that the world is significantly behind in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 – Zero Hunger by 2030.
The report showed that despite some progress in areas such as exclusive breastfeeding, global hunger levels have risen for three consecutive years. Between 713 and 757 million people were undernourished in 2023, which is approximately 152 million more than in 2019.
In their foreword, the heads of the five UN agencies emphasised the urgency of mobilising innovative financing to bridge the gap in resources needed to end hunger and malnutrition.
They also called for coordinated global efforts to ensure food security and nutrition for current and future generations.
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Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned that Nigerians might eventually face petrol prices of N5,000 per litre.
In an interview with Weekend Trust, Upah criticized the recent increase in fuel pump prices and argued that it contradicts the agreement previously made between the NLC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He asserted that the Federal Government’s claims of restoring the fuel subsidy are untrue.
Upah remarked, “The subsidy was never reinstated as they have stated. So, what justifies the rise in pump prices from N650 to N1,500 or even N2,000?
“This situation suggests that we might not have seen the worst yet. There is a possibility that fuel prices could reach N5,000 per litre. We hope it doesn’t come to that, but if it does, it will be up to Nigerians to make the decision.”
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of a two million Naira bank draft from Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, a former student loan beneficiary.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Monalisa Dike from the Corporate Communications Department of NELFUND on Friday in Abuja.
Dike noted that Awomolo had received the loan during his undergraduate studies at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1977.
She mentioned that Awomolo had fully repaid the loan, showing his strong commitment to the country.
“The original loan amount was N1,000 for two academic sessions, which played a crucial role in his completion of the law degree.
“Although Awomolo had attempted to repay the loan several times over the years, he was only able to settle it now.
“In his letter to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Awomolo expressed his appreciation for the student loan opportunity provided by the Nigerian government,” Dike said.
She added that Awomolo praised the transparency and accountability NELFUND has shown in managing student loans.
Dike emphasized that Awomolo’s repayment highlights the enduring impact of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative and NELFUND’s continued importance in supporting Nigerian students.
She also mentioned that the repaid funds will be used to support the education of current students in need of loans.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about scammers pretending to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.
The NDDC also noted that registration for the scheme ended on August 31, 2024.
This information was released in a statement on Friday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the commission, and shared with DAILY POST.
The statement reads, in part: “We have received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited messages claiming they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, which includes requests for personal information and an acceptance fee.
“The NDDC does not charge any fees for placing qualified youths in its internship programme. We want to make it clear that these fraudulent selection messages are not affiliated with the NDDC.
“Any official communication from us will only come through our verified websites and social media channels. If you receive a message like this, please ignore it and report it to the relevant authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.
“For genuine inquiries about our empowerment programs, please contact us directly through our official channels.”
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