food security
1 day ago
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday, urged researchers and institutes in the agricultural sector to align their research with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security to have enough food to feed Nigerians.
2 days ago
Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has said it is committed to contributing to ensuring food sufficiency and security in the nation.The President of NBC, Rev. Israel Akanji, made the assertion
4 days ago
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria.
4 days ago
In a bid to achieve food sustainability and production in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and South West farmers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote peaceful coexistence between both parties in the zone.
13 Apr
For a process to be considered innovative it must be useful and novel. It is in its usefulness and novelty that one can meaningfully distinguish an idea or an initiative from being merely creative. Progressively, as the global demand for innovation continues to improve, the word ‘innovative’ is sometimes used as a mere buzzword to depict dazzling suggestions that tickle each generational fancy.
12 Apr
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Eurobase Consult Ltd., an agro company have called on Nigerians to ensure sustainable food security in the country through agro mechanisation.
12 Apr
To forestall the impact of floods on food production, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has announced plans to support the Federal Government with necessary tools to predict flooding to improve food security in the Sahel region.
1 Apr
Lagos State government, in conjunction with C40 Cities, has taken concrete steps to help farmers in the state achieve optimum crop production and practical application of compost manure to ensure optimum yield.
1 Apr
Professor of Public Health Nutrition from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof. Motunrayo Olumakaiye, has stated that for any country to achieve economic stability and growth, food security and supply must be adequately enhanced.
28 Mar
Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has stressed the need for the Federal Government to utilise the commodities exchange ecosystem as a strategy to boost food security, create job opportunities and enhance Nigeria's capacity to earn foreign exchange.
23 Mar
Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced the launch of its National Food Intervention Programme, aimed at distributing over 1,000,000 10kg bags of rice across the 774 local government areas of the 36 states and FCT in Nigeria from March to early April 2024. This initiative is a crucial step towards alleviating the ongoing economic challenges faced…
22 Mar
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, has said that effective early warning system, equipping farmers with the knowledge of weather patterns and seasonal forecasting could boost food security and ensure adequate protection from climate disasters. Professor…