1 hour ago Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari

By Chinyere Anyanwu The Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has stated that rethinking the country’s module of agricultural financing is critical to building a sustainable non-oil export economy. The minister stated this during the 2025 First Bank Agric & Export Expo held in Lagos yesterday. The programme was themed; “Fundamentals of Building […] The post Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Wheat, fish top chart as Nigeria spends $10bn on imports annually

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security has decried the high import bill on food, saying Nigeria spends $10 read more Wheat, fish top chart as Nigeria spends $10bn on imports annually

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16 h. ago FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy

Tribune Online FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy “This Manifesto comes at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey toward food security, climate resilience, and economic transformation FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy Tribune Online

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35 h. ago How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

Nigeria’s food security is increasingly at risk as devastating floods sweep through several key agrarian states, severely affecting farmers and read more How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

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41 h. ago Agric Ministry, NDLEA partner to fight cannabis abuse, boost food security

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have joined forces read more Agric Ministry, NDLEA partner to fight cannabis abuse, boost food security

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4 d. ago Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has pledged his ministry’s support to the ongoing drug control efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing rehabilitation to […] The post Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG Inaugurates MSME Committee To Strengthen Agric Value Chain

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated the Implementation Technical Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Agro-Allied Commodities Cooperatives of Nigeria (NACCON). The mandate is strengthening the agricultural value chain, driving corporate partnerships, boosting economic growth, and creating more opportunities for Nigerian farmers. At the ceremony in […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Food Security: FACAN Moves To Reposition Commodity Associations In Benue

The Benue chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has taken steps to reposition, reform, reorganise and strengthen commodity associations in the state. The coordinator, Benue FACAN, Vitalis Tarnongu, said the initiative was to reinvigorate the associations and adopt the best agronomic practices to boost food production. In a letter to […]

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8 d. ago FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria

Tribune Online FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has come up with a strategy to improve soil health, increase production and improve farmers’ income across Nigeria. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, while speaking during a one-day […] FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards achieving food security, economic diversification, youth and Women  empowerment as well as harness the opportunities linked within the agricultural ecosystem. A statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, assistant director of information, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Sunday in Abuja, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, […] The post Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed a $12,347,071. 44 amended Memorandum of Understating with its implementing partners, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the procurement of agricultural machinery to enhance mechanization and food security in Kano. The contract involves the provision of tractors, combined harvesters and other specialised equipment for […] The post IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration

Tribune Online Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has declared his administration’s commitment to environmental restoration, food security, and climate resilience. Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award winning Soil Scientist whose trailblazing experience and impact resonates across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in Abuja, […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold -Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award-winning Soil Scientist, Kingsley Uzoma, whose trailblazing experience and impact resonate across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security IN a symbolic gathering in Abuja, science and faith leaders came together to address one of the most pressing issues facing Nigeria today which is how to feed a growing population in the face of mounting climate challenges. The event was a sensitisation workshop on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products, hosted by the […] Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security Tribune Online

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