food security
4 days ago
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…
19 Mar
As inflation shaves off savings of many low and middle-income class Nigerians amid rising construction costs, homeownership plans are being deferred as untamed food prices continue to bite deeply into household incomes.
16 Mar
FAN Milk Plc., has announced a strategic partnership with Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited. The joint venture is aimed at advancing dairy farming expansion and promoting local sourcing in Nigeria. The farm, situated in Iseyin, Oyo State, is expected to produce 300 heifers within the first year of project and it is expected that the farm would…
12 Mar
The Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has appealed to the Federal Government to grant autonomy to the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), to boost food security and job creation in the country.
10 Mar
Experts in the agricultural sector have called for urgent adoption of organic farming practice by Nigerians, to avoid the negative effects of consuming Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods.