29 h. ago Food security not about producing more; it’s about access, sustainability — Dorcas Sunday, US

Tribune Online Food security not about producing more; it’s about access, sustainability — Dorcas Sunday, US-based Nigerian doctoral student Dorcas Sunday is an expert in agricultural communications. She is a PhD student at the University of Florida in the United States, where she is researching communications that build public trust, improve risk perception, and support behavioural change. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work and life in the US. How […] Food security not about producing more; it’s about access, sustainability — Dorcas Sunday, US-based Nigerian doctoral student Tribune Online

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68 h. ago National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday

Tribune Online National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday "This situation is exacerbated by factors such as: climate change and..." National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

As Nigeria works to improve food security and support rural livelihoods, a local startup is tackling one of the country’s read more Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

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3 d. ago GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty

By Johnson Adebowale The Global Prolife Alliance (GPA) is seeking the attention of the National Assembly (NASS) through Hon. Chike Okafor, chairman, and members, House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, to what it called “biotech sponsorship of terrorism and the assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty.” The GPA made the submission to “expose how certain […] The post GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria And Brazil’s $1bn Deal: Can Mechanisation Boost Food Security?

A few days ago, Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement at the State House in Abuja, aiming to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the Green Imperative initiative. The deal, formalised during the 2nd Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin. The vice president […]

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5 d. ago FG advised on 2,000 tractor allocation, maintenance to safeguard food security

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Concerned over rising food insecurity, stakeholders have called on the federal government to adopt a fair and strategic approach to the allocation and maintenance of 2,000 newly acquired tractors, stressing that effective deployment is critical to boosting agricultural productivity. This comes as President Bola Tinubu announced the purchase of 2,000 mechanisation […] The post FG advised on 2,000 tractor allocation, maintenance to safeguard food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG reaffirms commitment to tackling food security challenges in Borno

Tribune Online FG reaffirms commitment to tackling food security challenges in Borno The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with farmers, displaced families, and local leaders to address food security challenges. FG reaffirms commitment to tackling food security challenges in Borno Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Niger gov calls for collaboration between private, public sectors to mitigate flood disasters

Tribune Online Niger gov calls for collaboration between private, public sectors to mitigate flood disasters He said that with such infrastructure, excess water can be harvested and used for year-round food production without necessarily relying on rainfall, thereby ensuring food security. Niger gov calls for collaboration between private, public sectors to mitigate flood disasters Tribune Online

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1 week ago Brazil’s $1bn Agric Deal To Transform Farming In Nigeria — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the $1 billion Green Imperative Programme, backed by the government of Brazil, will transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector by ushering in a new era of mechanised farming, job creation, and food security. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin, President […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Hosts Queen Of Denmark, Seeks Investment In Livestock, Education

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is visiting Nigeria […]

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1 week ago June TalkExchange Poll 2025: Where Do You Stand on Security, Floods, and Food?

From mass killings in Benue to the recurring floods in Mokwa and the deepening food crisis across the country, Nigerians read more June TalkExchange Poll 2025: Where Do You Stand on Security, Floods, and Food?

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1 week ago BATN partners SWAgCo to support smallholder maize farmers in Ekiti

To boost food security and rural livelihoods, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in partnership with SwagCo & Odua read more BATN partners SWAgCo to support smallholder maize farmers in Ekiti

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1 week ago Students will benefit from over 2,000 tractors launched by Tinubu — Aide

Tribune Online Students will benefit from over 2,000 tractors launched by Tinubu — Aide He said, “The launch of over 2,000 tractors by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is aimed at boosting food security in Nigeria. Students will benefit from over 2,000 tractors launched by Tinubu — Aide Tribune Online

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1 week ago Food security: Tinubu flags off distribution of 2,000 tractors to farmers nationwide

Tribune Online Food security: Tinubu flags off distribution of 2,000 tractors to farmers nationwide "We made a promise when we came in, and we are fulfilling that promise" Food security: Tinubu flags off distribution of 2,000 tractors to farmers nationwide Tribune Online

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1 week ago NDDC unveils plan for agric revolution, food security in oil region

The much-expected agric revolution in the oil region may be on the corner as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) read more NDDC unveils plan for agric revolution, food security in oil region

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1 week ago FG invests N200bn in food production to boost security – Kyari

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, says the Federal Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security read more FG invests N200bn in food production to boost security – Kyari

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Kogi Stakeholders Warn On Threat To Food Security

Stakeholders in Kogi State have raised serious concern over the escalating violence in Benue State, and urged the federal government to act decisively to end the killings and avert a  national food crisis. The concern was raised during a reception in honour of the Kogi State Head of Service, (HoS), Elijah Evinemi, in Lokoja, organised  […]

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2 w. ago How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security – Commissioner

…3,501 smallholder farmers benefit from soft loans About 3,501 smallholder farmers have so far benefited from soft loans between ₦50,000 read more How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security – Commissioner

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2 w. ago Agriculture key to job creation, wealth, food security for Nigerians — Obasanjo

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has reiterated the critical role of agriculture in addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic and social challenges. According to him, the sector remains the most viable avenue for job creation, wealth generation, and ensuring food security for Nigeria’s over 250 million population. Obasanjo stated this on […] The post Agriculture key to job creation, wealth, food security for Nigerians — Obasanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Agroforestry: Smallholder farmers get free tree seedlings in Kwara

Tribune Online Agroforestry: Smallholder farmers get free tree seedlings in Kwara About 46,550 smallholder farmers in Kwara State have received more than 1.3 million fast-growing, income-generating tree seedlings as part of efforts to enhance food security and support the Federal Government’s afforestation initiative. Speaking at the flag-off of the free agroforestry tree distribution at Morafa Nursery, Onikpako Village via Jebba in Moro Local Government Area on […] Agroforestry: Smallholder farmers get free tree seedlings in Kwara Tribune Online

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