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Tag: food security

Opinion

Key-points to examine in tackling food insecurity

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 - by Adewale Kupoluyi

Recently, the federal government reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food security in Nigeria through a range of initiatives aimed at improving food production and fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Some of …

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Nigerian News

FCT Special agro-industrial processing zone as potential solution to food price crisis

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by BLESSING OKOLA

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone is a strategic initiative aimed at revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector and enhancing food security. By integrating farming, processing and distribution, the …

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Editorial

Tinubu’s renewed emergency on food security

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 - by Blueprint Newspapers 

Monday’s declaration of a national emergency on food security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the second since assuming office on May 29, 2023, underscores the commitment of the renewed hope …

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Nigerian News

FG declares national emergency on food security 

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Tinubu Monday declared  a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nationwide. Tinubu made the declaration while opening the 6th African …

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Nigerian News

Kogi: Ladi Jatto preaches climate change management, food security

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Admin III

The project coordinator, Kogi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Chief (Barr.) Ladi Ahmed Jatto, OON, was at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), to deliver a lecture on “Exploring …

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Nigerian News

How Nigeria can guarantee food security for present, future generations, by expert

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Blueprint

A university teacher, Prof. Orefi Abu, has called for the development and implementation of appropriate and robust policies as some of the essential first steps towards achieving sustainable food production …

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Business

World Bank’s $500m loan’ll enhance food security, community resilience – LCCI

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) a $500 million intervention loan from the World Bank to Nigeria government under the Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program …

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Nigerian News

Nigeria’s culinary heritage richest in world – Chef Gibbs

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The convener, Nigeria Food Summit 2025 Gbolabo Adebakin (Chef Gibbs), has said Nigeria’s culinary heritage is one of the richest in the world, yet it remains underrepresented globally.  He noted …

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Opinion

Kyari: Obscuring that food security road map

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 - by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir  

Understanding our food security issues is important in the quest to finding solutions to the problem. Nigeria has not had a food scarcity problem. What we have had in recent …

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Nigerian News

High price of food: FG rules out price control 

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to lowering the cost of food commodities through massive investments in agricultural production.  Idris stated …

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Opinion

Niger’s agricultural revolution

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 - by Jeff Ukachukwu

Niger state, Nigeria’s largest state by landmass, is a region blessed with immense natural and agricultural resources. With over 76, 000 square kilometres of land, of which 85% is arable, …

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Nigerian News

Minister advocates university farms to combat food insecurity

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 - by Kehinde Folarin

Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, Thursday advocated for the establishment of University Farms in various faculty of agriculture in universities across the country to improve food security in Nigeria. …

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Arts & Books

Building a brand from the Kitchen: Alex Goodluck’s rise as a food influencer

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Emmanuel Daudu

In the crowded world of social media, where stars are born daily, Alex Goodluck’s rise stands out as a story of passion, authenticity, and cultural connection. Known to his millions …

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Nigerian News

Stampedes: Do more to address hunger, poverty , Cleric tells tells government

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 - by Bayo Agboola

The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ibadan (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Williams Aladekugbe, Monday asked governments to do more in addressing hunger and poverty in the country. Most Rev. …

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Features

Yuletide: Christians, others set to tackle soaring foodstuff prices

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 - by KEHINDE OSASONA

As Nigerians, especially Christians, make last-minute purchases for the yuletide festivities, the harsh economic realities appear to be a clog; KEHINDE OSASONA reports. Barely two weeks to Christmas and 21 …

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Nigerian News

Expert outlines key elements to validate national fisheries, aquaculture

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

An erudite scholar, Prof. Anthony Onoja, has outlined key elements in the validation of the national fisheries and aquaculture in the country. This was contained in his presentation when stakeholders …

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Nigerian News

Zulum orders cabinet to work towards meat export

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 - by Sadiq Abubakar

The Borno state governor, Babagana Umar Zulum, has directed his cabinet to work on shifting focus from reliance on federal allocations toward enhancing livestock production and exportation. The governor gave …

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Opinion

Governor Namadi’s farming blueprint offers hope amid Nigeria’s food insecurity

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 - by Mohammed Abubakar Dutse 

As Nigeria contends with mounting food insecurity and declining agricultural productivity, Governor Umar Namadi’s agricultural strategy in Jigawa State provides a roadmap that could inform national efforts to stabilise food …

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Nigerian News

Qatar charity distributes food palliative to 238 Orphans in Yobe

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 - by Yusuf A Yusuf

The Qatar Charity organization in partnership with Yobe state government has Tuesday distributed food items to 238 orphans across the 17 local government area of Yobe state. The food palliative …

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Nigerian News

We’re partnering Pan-African agro-businesses to boost food security – Dada

November 13, 2024November 14, 2024 - by John Shiaondo

Managing Director of Agri-SeedCo Nigeria Ltd (SEEDCO), Kolade Dada, Wednesday disclosed that the company is partnering with pan-African agro-businesses in promoting certified seeds to enhance farmer livelihoods, and support the …

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Interview

Food security: FG should have dedicated fund for agriculture – Olotu

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 - by BENJAMIN UMUTEME

Olotu Akinola Samuel, a former Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture and Agribusiness to the late governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu in this session with BENJAMIN UMUTEME on the sideline …

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Letters

Nigeria’s food crisis and matters arising

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 - by Ademola Òrúnbon

Our nation is at a critical juncture where the impact of economic crisis, global challenges, tumbling currency, insecurity and climate change is affecting the ability of many citizens to feed …

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Columns

Food inflation: Insecurity, infrastructure deficit factors

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 - by Jerry Uwah

The fight against food inflation is yielding rather insignificant dividends. Even as it has sluggishly declined to 37 per cent, prices of most food items are still beyond the reach …

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ICT

NITDA, NADF sign MoU to boost productivity in agriculture, ensure food security

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost productivity in agriculture and ensure food security …

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Nigerian News

CAADP: Nigeria not putting right investments in agric sector – ActionAid

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 - by Adeola Akinbobola

ActionAid Nigeria has observed that the country has not been putting the right investments in the agricultural sector. ActionAid Nigeria’s Food and Agriculture Coordinator, Azubike Nwokoye, noted this in an …

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