Nigeria acquires $134 million loan for farming investment

Guardian Nigeria

Nigeria's government said it plans to boost productivity in staple crops including wheat, rice and maize. It comes as Nigerians grapple with the effects of inflation, with millions suffering from food

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00:00Even after four days of severe flooding, water levels continue to rise in the town of Lokoja in central Nigeria.

00:08Thousands are looking for a place to sleep in one of the more than 40 makeshift camps in the region.

00:14Most are already overcrowded.

00:17Many Nigerians complain that officials were not prepared for the disaster,

00:33even though extreme weather events have been increasing here in recent years.

00:48Kogi State is one of Nigeria's key breadbaskets.

00:52Humanitarian experts warn that the floods could worsen the country's existing food crisis.

00:58Officials say they are already working on new solutions.

01:17But there are also a few happy moments for the residents in Lokoja.

01:21One day after the flood started, Khalid was born.

01:25Today, the whole community is celebrating with their last remaining food reserves.

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