Most Nigerians are perpetually hungry, unemployed and have limited access to good healthcare; education, amenities for safe drinking water and sanitation among others. The increasing rate of poverty in Nigeria is becoming alarming. Nigeria is ranked among poorest nations of the world. This is so distressing considering the fact that the nation is endowed with vast human and natural resources. Famine and hunger is the most crucial dimensions of poverty. Governments at all levels are continuously striving to ensure that millions of households living in poverty have access to enough food. Despite the Federal Government’s policies and measures to reduce poverty and food insecurity menaces, Nigeria is still facing the problems of hunger and low standard of living. Thus, the paper started with introduction and discus the key concepts related to the title. Different polices measures embarked upon by Federal Government of Nigeria to reduce food insecurity and poverty was reviewed. Most importantly, an in-depth examination of nexus between food security and food security was carried out.