2 h. ago Threat To Life: Afenifere Asks Tinubu To Protect NAFDAC Boss, Others

The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fortify security around the Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and other public officials. NAFDAC DG had on Wednesday raised the alarm about threats to her life and that of some staff of […]

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6 h. ago Days Of Corrupt Cooperative Societies Are Over – Federal Gov’t

The minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has restated the federal government’s commitment to fighting fake and corrupt cooperative societies that steal and scam innocent citizens. The minister disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the National Intensive Training/Workshop  for Trustees, Management Committees and Managers of Cooperative Societies in […]

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6 h. ago Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act

Tribune Online Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers' Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has condemned the rising menace of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasising that it “goes against our core cultural and religious values of compassion, justice and protection of the vulnerable”. Food security: Experts urge immediate implementation of Right to Food Act Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

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24 h. ago FG underscores importance of IITA, other research institutions on food security

Tribune Online FG underscores importance of IITA, other research institutions on food security According to him, the Tinubu administration has taken the bull by the horns and is walking the talk by fixing Nigeria's food security challenges. FG underscores importance of IITA, other research institutions on food security Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Era of fake Cooperative Societies in Nigeria is gone, says FG

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Apparently declaring war against fake Cooperative Societies in the country, the federal government has said that the era of such societies is gone. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said that the federal government is poised to fight fake and corrupt cooperative societies who steal […] The post Era of fake Cooperative Societies in Nigeria is gone, says FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago AMEDI Lafia: NASENI Is Enhancing Soilless Farming To Boost Food Security

One of the seventh wonders of the ancient world-the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, was one of the earliest known hydroponic structures used for the planting of herbs, lettuce, shrubs and vines. The plants were suspended over terraces and draped over walls. It is from this beautiful piece many Agriculturists draw inspiration on what culminated into […]

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48 h. ago FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security

Tribune Online FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security The federal government has expressed readiness to partner with the leading agriculture firm, Agbeyewa Farms, towards boosting food security and economic development in the country. FG promises partnership with Agbeyewa farms to boost food security Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system

Tribune Online Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system The Nigerian agriculture research system received its last attention from the government over 25 years ago, as Nigeria continued to battle low crop yield and poor animal production amidst surging population. Research is the basis of agricultural production. Without an effective research system, farmers will be unable to get viable seed for planting, livestock production […] Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system Tribune Online

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53 h. ago ANI Launches Beekeeping To Promote Food Security In Adamawa, Taraba

To complement efforts by the federal government to secure food through agriculture, the African Nature Investment Foundation (ANI) has launched a beekeeping programme for farmers living around the two sectors of Gashak-Gumti National Park, located in Adamawa and Taraba states in the northeastern part of Nigeria. Gashaka is south of the park located in Taraba […]

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67 h. ago Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security

Tribune Online Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Niger Governor Mohamed Umaru Bago has suspended three of his close aides with immediate effect. Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector

Tribune Online Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ₦200bn intervention in the agriculture sector, saying it has given farmers across the country renewed hope. Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Expert urges Oyo community to adopt agriculture, crafts for economic growth

The President of the Nigerian Society of Animal Protection, Professor Olaniyi Babayemi, has emphasised the crucial role of agriculture and traditional crafts in driving economic growth in Okeho, a historic town in Oyo State. This was contained in a communiqué issued by the summit organisers, Egbe Omo Ibile Okeho, led by former FirstBank Managing Director, Read More

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4 d. ago Nigeria Charts New Path For Agribusiness Growth, Food Security

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape into a thriving agribusiness sector, positioning the country as a major player in regional and global food markets. Speaking at the Presidential Roundtable on Agribusiness in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasised the administration’s vision of agriculture […]

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5 d. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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5 d. ago We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas

Following his participation in the just concluded Munich Security Conference, Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in this interview, addressed critical issues facing Nigeria and his state, ranging from economic strategies and food security to climate change and security challenges. Kefas emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic partnerships to drive development and address […] The post We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Expert Raises The Alarm As Aging Population Dominates Farming

An agronomy expert has expressed concern over the rapidly ageing farming population and insufficient government support for the food security agenda. In an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP Friday, Professor Uche Amalu from the University of Calabar expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current food security policies and the ageing demographic of its farming population. Data from […]

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7 d. ago Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development

Tribune Online Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development The Osun State Government has assured investors of enabling environment for agricultural development in the state.  The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Tola Faseru told Tribune Online on Wednesday in an interactive session on hosting over 32 ambassadors in the state.  Faseru said such is in tandem with the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration’s […] Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 118,000 hectares cultivated for wheat production in 11 states – FG

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, has announced that 118,000 hectares of wheat have been cultivated across 11 states as part of efforts to boost food production and tackle scarcity. Abdullahi made this disclosure on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today in Abuja. He highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s Read More

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1 week ago NANS hails southwest governors over resolve to jointly tackle insecurity, hunger

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the governors in the southwest over their resolve to establish a joint security network and food hubs to address insecurity and hunger, respectively. The student body, in a statement signed by the NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee chairman, Gabriel Francis, on Monday […] The post NANS hails southwest governors over resolve to jointly tackle insecurity, hunger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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