12 h. ago Presidency engages media to boost agric reporting, food security

The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) recently convened a strategic dialogue with leading Media Houses and Agricultural Journalists in read more Presidency engages media to boost agric reporting, food security

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12 h. ago Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has empowered Isuachara community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State with One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (150,000,000.00) to boost food production. Odii announced the empowerment in the community during Grand Reception in his […] The post Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Agricultural Commodity Associations Unite To Boost Food Security

The leadership of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria convened in Abuja for their inaugural joint meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security and national development through strategic collaboration. The high-level meeting over the weekend brought together key stakeholders nationwide, including Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria […]

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3 d. ago Jigawa Collaborates With UNICEF To Immunise 1.6m Children Against Polio

The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has concluded arrangements to launch a special immunisation campaign against polio, targeting over 1.6 million children in the state. This was disclosed by  Mr. Shehu  Ibrahim, Immunisation Project Manager, Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Agency, during a media dialogue held at Tahir Hotel, […]

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8 d. ago Cormart To Launch Advanced Cold Storage Facility To Boost Food, Pharma Sectors

Cormart Nigeria Limited, a leading provider of chemical and food raw material solutions and part of TGI Group, is poised to open its cutting-edge cold storage facility to reduce food waste, preserve perishables, and improve pharmaceutical storage across Nigeria. With the country facing significant post-harvest losses due to inadequate storage, this facility offers 3,000 MT […]

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9 d. ago Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security drive of the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government read more Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

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1 week ago FG partners with JICA to support 500,000 farmers ahead of 2025 wet season

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has launched a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers before the 2025 wet season. This aims to boost agricultural production and food security nationwide. Valued at N12 billion, the initiative falls under JICA’s Food Security Emergency Support funding. It focuses on […] The post FG partners with JICA to support 500,000 farmers ahead of 2025 wet season appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago My wife’s divine wisdom and humanitarian work boosted my career – Kebbi governor

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has praised his first wife, Hajia Zainab Nasir Idris, for her divine wisdom and humanitarian efforts. He says these helped him succeed in politics. He spoke at the 3rd anniversary and launch of the Support Fund for Nasara Women Development Foundation, started by Hajia […] The post My wife’s divine wisdom and humanitarian work boosted my career – Kebbi governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food security: Tinubu’s administration earmarked N350 billion for reticulation, desilting of dams – Senator Adeola

…as he donates farm equipment, inputs to 3,082 farmers in Ogun   Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   Determined to boost food efficiency, ensure food security and tackle hunger President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has earmarked N350 billion in the 2025 budget, for the reticulation and desilting of various dams across the country to carry out all […] The post Food security: Tinubu’s administration earmarked N350 billion for reticulation, desilting of dams – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Shettima, Adesina advocate strong political will as Kaduna unveils agro

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, have emphasised the need for sustained political commitment as Kaduna State inaugurates its Special Agro-Industrial Zones initiative. SAPZ is an initiative designed to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and promote industrialisation in the agricultural sector. The SAPZ programme is being Read More

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2 w. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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3 w. ago Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria’s food security

Stakeholders the agric-business value chains have launched the Nigerian food systems transformation alliance to drive sustainable agriculture and food security read more Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria’s food security

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

The Nigerian, German government and the private sector have come together to strengthen the cold chain infrastructure in a move read more FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

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3 w. ago FG allocates N10bn for commercial agriculture in 10 varsities

The Federal Government has earmarked N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities in 10 Nigerian universities. The initiative is to boost agricultural research and food security in the country. The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of the Agricultural and BIOS systems engineering building constructed by TETFund Read More

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3 w. ago Businessman Oyeneyin Launches $1m Fund To Boost Food Industry

A seasoned investor and faith-driven entrepreneur, Kola Oyeneyin, has unveiled a $1 million fund to support food entrepreneurs and accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s food industry. The announcement, made at the Nigeria Food Summit 2025 in Lagos, was a highlight of the event, aligning with the summit’s theme, “Making Nigeria a Global Food Destination.” As […]

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3 w. ago Embrace agriculture for food security, job creation – Ogun monarch urges youths

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo has called on Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to boost food creation and create jobs Gbadebo described the level of unemployment as well as the challenge of food insecurity in the country as worrisome saying that the youths can however bring about a turnaround with Read More

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last month Attacks by Sahelian terrorists: Niger, Benue, Edo states scramble to boost food supply, farmers’ security

By John Adams (Minna), Scholastica Hir (Makurdi) and Lucky Ighomuaye (Benin) Not a few people rejoiced at news that the prices of foodstuff had started to show a downward trend. This was a significant, pleasant and heartwarming development for the nation.     However, on the heels of the encouraging measurable drop in foodstuff prices […] The post Attacks by Sahelian terrorists: Niger, Benue, Edo states scramble to boost food supply, farmers’ security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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