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The federal government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has announced plans to construct five buffer dams across the country targeted at addressing the recurrent flooding caused by the …
Flooding: FG mulls 5 new dams, more donations trickle for Borno victims Read More
Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has said despite the increase in budget allocation to extension services from N17,343,320 in 2023 to 30,500,000.00 in 2024, the allocation will only …
N30.5m budget allocated for extention services in FCT too low – SWOFON Read More
The Kogi State project coordinator of Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project, (L- PRES), Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, has charged the people of Okun land and ithe entire state to take …
Take advantage of opportunities in livestock to improve your livelihood, Kogi L-PRES coordinator urges Okun people Read More
As the 2024 International Water Association (IWA) Conference winds up in Canada, the Federal Government has assured that the country will implement the outcome of the conference as part of …
FG assures of readiness to implement outcome of 2024 IWA conference Read More
The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has pledged the Federal Government support for Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, regarding Water, Sanitation, …
FG to support OAU on WASH Intervention Read More
The federal Government in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and other relevant stakeholders have held a high-level strategic meeting to implement the Nigeria Farmers Soil Health Card …
FG, GIZ, other stakeholders strategise on OHCS implementation Read More
Kaduna state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, flagged-off distribution of 500 trucks of fertilizer (15,000 metric tonnes) to small holder farmers across the 23 Local Government Areas of the …
Kaduna: Uba Sani distributes 500 trucks of fertilizer to small-holder farmers Read More
Some perishable food prices have crashed by about 50 per cent amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The protest with hashtag #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria is planned …
Protest: Price of perishable foodstuff crashes in Lagos Read More
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has said the federal government is doing all within its power to bring down the prices of food produce. He …
Hunger protest: FG making effort to crash food prices – Agric minister Read More
Eden Moringa Group, a company that specialises in the research and development of moringa in Nigeria, is partnering with a Chinese company Henen Lima Feed Machinery Manufacture Company Limited to …
Eden Moringa partners Chinese company, to build $3bn factory Read More
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), in collaboration with GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance, is set to hold a National Conference on Genetically Modified organisms (GMOs). The conference titled Beyond the Propaganda: …
HOMEF, others to hold national conference on GMOs, Biosafety Read More
The new Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, has resumed office. Pheelangwah, who took over from Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi, who recently retired …
New Perm Sec assumes office at ministry of water resources Read More
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has inaugurated the National Executive Committee on the Implementation of the Nigeria Farmers’ soil health card scheme …
FG inaugurate soil Health Card Scheme Read MoreAs the hardship bites harder in the country,Smallscale Women farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) has called on the federal government to prioritise the needs of smallholder women farmers. It said …
Food production: Women farmers decry effects of hike in transportation, insecurity, others Read More
Eden Group has announced the launch of e-Moringa organic fertilizer; an initiative that aims to provide critical support to Nigerian farmers amid growing concerns over food insufficiency and agricultural challenges. …
Eden Group unveils organic fertilizer initiative Read More
The Conservation General, Nigeria National Park Service, Mr Ibrahim Guni, has called on Nigerians to engage in organic agriculture using their gardens or spaces in their companies. This, according to …
National Parks CG urges Nigerians to engage in organic farming Read More
The Federal Government has concluded plans to collaborate with EGTA Investment Ltd as part of efforts to boost food production through irrigation and dam facilities across the country. Both parties …
FG set to partner EGTA Investment to enhance Nigeria’s food system Read More
The Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has called for collaboration and synergy among stakeholders in order to address the challenges of biotechnology. Mustapha made the …
NBRDA DG calls for collaboration, partnership on biotechnology Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Saturday launched the Yobe State Agricultural Empowerment Programme in Damaturu, the state capital. The initiative, which includes the provision of agricultural machinery and implements, is part …
Food security: Tinubu launches agric empowerment programme in Yobe Read More
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has released 50,000 metric tonnes of grains to be sold to Niger residents at 50 per cent below prevailing market prices. The …
Niger releases 50,000 metric tonnes of grains at 50% below market price Read More
Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, a leading global conglomerate, through its philanthropic arm, TGI Cares Foundation, has reinforced its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities by donating food items and essential …
TGI partners FoodClique, donates food items to vulnerable Read More
The Executive Director of Health Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has called on the State governments to halt the unwholesome practices of artisanal and industrial miners in their …
Mining harmful to ecological farming – HOMEF Read More
The Federal Government has hosted a regional workshop to validate the result of projects based on innovative and ecological technologies on Mount Mandara Plateau in Abuja. The one-day workshop’s objective …
Stakeholders meet to validate result of MMP initiatives on Mount Mandara Plateau ecosystem Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing food security concerns in the country and driving down the cost of living for the citizens. Speaking on Saturday …
Food security: Why my administration suspended tariff on imported grains – Tinubu Read MoreThe federal government Wednesday assured that food prices will crash in 180 days from now. The government also reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to allow a 150-day duty-free importation of food items as one of …
With current strategic measures, food prices ‘ll crash in 180 days – FG Read More