18 h. 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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67 h. 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 d. 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 d. 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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4 d. 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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8 d. ago 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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1 week ago Adamawa, World Bank Disburse $525,000 To 21 Communities To Improve Food Security

The World Bank and the federal government have launched the Community Revolving Fund disbursement of $ 525,000 designed to empower 21 communities and build resilience against the hardship in the state. Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta who launched the programme at Yola, yesterday, said it also aimed to reduce the vulnerability communities in […]

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1 week ago DJ Cuppy Unveils Hardship Support For African Students At King’s College London

Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has launched The Cuppy Fund at King’s College London to provide financial support for African students facing hardship. Announcing the fund on Facebook on Monday, DJ Cuppy expressed her commitment to ensuring that African students at King’s do not have to struggle […] The post DJ Cuppy Unveils Hardship Support For African Students At King’s College London appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago KPMG, private sector unveil investment fund model to boost food security

Tribune Online KPMG, private sector unveil investment fund model to boost food security The proposal aligns with the administration’s vision to reduce Nigeria’s £3 billion annual food import bill by expanding mechanized farming, strengthening local refining capacity, and enhancing food security. KPMG, private sector unveil investment fund model to boost food security Tribune Online

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1 week ago Private sector unveils agribusiness investment fund to boost food security

The private sector has introduced a Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and strengthening food security. This is according to a press statement on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga. The statement noted that the initiative, which was unveiled in Read More

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2 w. ago Parthian Capital Persuades Investors With 2 New Investment Funds

Parthian Capital Limited, the asset management division of the Parthian Group, is persuading investors with the launch of two investment funds, namely, the Parthian Money Market Fund and the Parthian Dollar Fixed Income Fund. These new offerings are designed to provide investors with secure and customised financial solutions, fostering long-term wealth preservation and growth. During […]

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2 w. ago UNICEF, EU, ILO launch initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems

Tribune Online UNICEF, EU, ILO launch initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched the “Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria” (SUSI) project to bolster Nigeria’s social protection structures ensuring more comprehensive coverage and aid for vulnerable groups across the country. The project which was funded by the European Union (EU), will focus on reinforcing […] UNICEF, EU, ILO launch initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector

Tribune Online Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, and Oyo governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has harped on the revolutionisation of the Agricultural sector to boost food production in Africa. The duo, in their separate presentations at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, on Tuesday, stressed the need for exploration of the abundance […] Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Hope Waddell Training Institute Old Boys Association Unveils N1bn Legacy Fund 

Hope Waddell Training Institute Old Boys Association Calabar has launched a N1billion Legacy Fund. The fund will be used by the old boys for the sponsorship of indigent and brilliant students warming up to sit for JAMB and WAEC  examinations so that they can proceed to university. The association’s National President, Mr Efio Ita-Ephraim, revealed […]

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3 w. ago FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended President Bola Tinubu for launching the Irrigate Nigeria Project, saying it is a testimony of his leadership ingenuity and innovative spirit to remove millions of citizens out of hunger. Speaking at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday during […] The post FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NASENI unveils 3.14 million hectares irrigation project in Bauchi

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure  has inaugurated the Irrigate Nigeria Project in Bauchi State, targeting 3.14 million hectares of farmland to boost food production through modern irrigation technology. Speaking at the inauguration in Udubo, the Gamawa Local Government Area on Saturday, the Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dahiru Read More

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