13 h. ago Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority (UBRBDA) has announced that the completion of the Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project marks a significant step toward Nigeria’s food security. Ahmed Bekaji, UBRBDA’s Area Manager for Gombe State, shared this during a media interaction, stating […] The post Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North

By Billy Graham Abel Yola The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations have jointly unveiled a $159 million emergency response plan aimed at averting a looming food security and nutrition crisis in the conflict-ravaged states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) in north-east Nigeria. The 2025 Lean Season Response Plan, launched in Abuja […] The post Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago FG Moves To Reposition Cocoa Industry With New Management Board

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a draft bill for the establishment of the National Cocoa Management Board (NCMB), a move expected to reposition Nigeria’s cocoa industry and boost the country’s agricultural revenue. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, revealed this to newsmen on Monday after the FEC meeting held at the […] The post FG Moves To Reposition Cocoa Industry With New Management Board appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago FEC Approves Bill To Establish National Cocoa Management Board

The federal government has approved a draft bill for the establishment of the National Cocoa Management Board (NCMB) to revitalise and regulate Nigeria’s cocoa sub-sector for enhanced economic development. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this after the  Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the […]

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3 d. ago Nigerian Firm, Brazilian Varsity Sign MoU On Livestock Production

The chief executive officer, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited, Michael Olusegun Akinruli, has said that his firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ), Brazil, to boost food security in Nigeria through improved dairy production, especially cattle. He added that the cooperation was facilitated by the company’s […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu To Unveil Landmark Agricultural Mechanisation Centre In Katsina Friday 

In a bold and transformative stride towards redefining the agricultural landscape of Northern Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, May 2, inaugurate the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre—a monumental facility poised to revolutionise farming practices and fortify food security in the region. Standing as a gleaming symbol of innovation and promise along the Tashar […]

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Customs intercepts expired food items, others worth N921bn at Apapa Port

As CG decries surge in unregistered pharmaceuticals, drones By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said that it intercepted expired food items, unregistered pharmaceutical products, and controlled security equipment worth over N912 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing […] The post BREAKING: Customs intercepts expired food items, others worth N921bn at Apapa Port appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Customs Seizes N921bn Drones, Fake Drugs, Others At Lagos Port

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, announced the seizure of drones, fake, expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The contraband valued at over N921 billion also includes expired food items and other controlled security equipment such as drones and walkie-talkies, among others. Details of the […]

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8 d. ago Boom or bust? The nexus between Nigeria’s real estate and food security

Nigeria’s cities are growing taller and faster, but farms are shrinking. As we build more houses and malls, we risk read more Boom or bust? The nexus between Nigeria’s real estate and food security

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8 d. ago FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced a breakthrough in the quest to improve food and nutrition safety in Nigeria.  read more FG introduces zinc rice varieties to improve food, nutrition safety

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8 d. ago GBfoods Commits $10m To GBHub Africa To Boost Food Value Chain

GBfoods Africa has committed $10 million in seed funding to launch GBHub Africa, an impact-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing both Nigeria’s and Africa’s food value chain. The investment aimed to enhance nutrition, address food security challenges and create sustainable jobs for youth and women. Speaking at the launch yesterday in Abuja, executive-director of GBHub Africa, […]

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9 d. ago New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT

By Chinyere Anyanwu                                   neveralonewitu@gmail.com The introduction of four new, high-yielding tomato and pepper varieties by the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) is rekindling optimism of huge harvests among farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The Executive Director, NIHORT, Prof. Mohammed […] The post New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Food Security: Afe Babalola Tasks Govts On Farmers’ Security

A legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, has called on the government at all levels to support farmers with secure environments, viable seedlings, and farm equipment to ensure food security and sufficiency in Nigeria. The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) urged all Nigerians, irrespective of their economic status, to embrace farming to produce what […]

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1 week ago Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has attributed Nigeria’s food insufficiency to the abandonment of agriculture. Speaking at the 2024 African Man of the Year in Food Security investiture by the Global Food Security Initiative for Green Sustainability in ABUAD, Babalola urged governments and Nigerians to prioritise […] The post Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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1 week ago Agric minister laments poor state of Agricultural research institutes

…As he meets with the newly appointed Board Chairman Abubakar Kyari, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, FMAFS, has read more Agric minister laments poor state of Agricultural research institutes

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Food Security: Gov Buni Assures More Agric Interventions, Other Support For Farmers

As part of efforts to ensure food security, the Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has restated the commitments of his administration towards providing more agricultural interventions among other support for farmers for better results. Buni who stated this while flagging off the distribution of 30, 000 bags of 10kg rice donated to the […]

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