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In this report facilitated by Alliance for Action on Pesticides in Nigeria (AAPN), as part of its national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) …
Killers on the prowl as harmful pesticides poison consumers, drain farmers’ purse Read More
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Monday, said active participation of youth and women farmers in agriculture would fast-track development in the sector, increase production, revitalise agribusiness …
Minister advocates increased youth, women involvement in agriculture Read More
The federal government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s commitment to boosting food security through strategic partnerships with development agencies …
FG strengthens ties with FAO to boost Nigeria’s food security Read More
A UKAID Climate-resilient and agricultural market development programme, Propcom+, is pushing for a framework to strengthen the regulatory environment for seed certification and variety release in Nigeria. Blueprint reports that …
UK Propcom+ pushes for seed certification, variety release in Nigeria Read More
Gradually, but noticeably, food prices are beginning to drop, bringing a sigh of relief to many households. What exactly is driving down food inflation in the country? In this report …
Falling food prices: Nigerians relieved as middlemen, others count losses Read More
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) and Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) are exploring new ways to enhance mobility in the agricultural sector. The move follows a high-level visit by the …
NAIC, Innoson explore mobility solutions for agriculture Read More
To promote food and nutrition safety, the federal government is set to collaborate with the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS). Minister of State for Agriculture …
FG pledges collaboration with CILSS on food, nutritional safety Read More
In a bold move to strengthen food security and enhance agricultural productivity, the Gombe state government has kicked off the immediate sale and distribution of fertilisers to farmers across all …
Gombe flags off fertiliser distribution to boost food production Read More
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has urged security agencies to ensure farmers and their farms are protecred across Nigeria. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Chike …
Food security: Reps task security agencies on farms’ protection Read More
A former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agriculture and food security initiatives, urging Nigerians to support his vision and …
Ex-minister Ikechukwu scores Tinubu high on food security initiatives Read More
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to working closely with state governments and the private sector to scale up investments in …
FG targets food sufficiency through PPP — Idris Read More
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, Wednesday, raised concerns over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance to livestock farming, food safety, and public health in Nigeria. Maiha stated this …
Antimicrobial resistance threatens livestock, food security – FG Read MoreThe existence of illegal checkpoints and unauthorised taxes across Nigeria’s transportation corridors represents one of the most pervasive yet overlooked threats to the nation’s economic stability and food security. …
Ending the scourge of illegal checkpoints and food inflation crisis Read MoreThe Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and other relevant stakeholders have strategised to review agricultural laws to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and enhance food security. In …
FG, stakeholders mull review of agric laws to boost food security Read MoreThe food market in Nigeria is experiencing a mix of price fluctuations. While it brings relief to some consumers, it however brings concerns to others. BLESSING OKOLA examines the development …
Mixed trends in food prices Read MoreKebbi state government has taken delivery of 3,000 50kg bags of sorghum and millet donated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to facilitate food security. The consignment …
Food security: ECOWAS donates 3,000 bags of grains to Kebbi Read More
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa , has emphasized the link between national security, food productivity, and a robust nutritional system. He noted that sustainable food production …
Security critical for food productivity, nutrition – CDS Read MoreThe Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), Andrew Mamedu, has said Nigeria is at a crossroad because its food system is under growing stress. Mamedu, speaking at a two-day workshop with …
Nigeria food system under growing stress -ActionAid Read MoreThe House of Representatives has moved towards enhancing agricultural innovations in rural areas, as it passed a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act for second …
Food security: Reps move to enhance rural agric innovation Read MoreThe Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state, has called on Nigerians of all creeds to embrace TELA Maize as a deliberate means of addressing hunger, …
30m Nigerians risk acute food insecurity – UN Read MoreThe United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, Tuesday, said over 30 million people across Nigeria are at risk of acute food insecurity. He said many are …
30m at risk of acute food insecurity in Nigeria – UN Read MoreChairman Governing Boards and Executive Management Teams of Nigeria’s 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs), Alhaji Abubakar Mallam, has charged the management of the river basins to tackle the nation’s food …
Abubakar charges RBDAs to tackle nation’s food insecurity Read MoreDisturbed by the incessant attacks on farming communities across the states by kidnappers and bandits, especially in the North, the federal government came up with a novel idea of …
Threats to food security: Whither Agro Rangers Scheme? Read More
The hidden dangers of chemical-ripened foods demand attention and action. Consumers should be educated about the risks and empowered to make informed choices, just as policymakers and regulators need to …
Health dangers of chemical-ripened foods Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply troubled by the food insecurity in the land. The president is worried that the current minimum wage can no longer buy a 50kg bag …
Beyond state of emergency on food insecurity Read More