9 h. ago Reps Threaten To Issue Arrest Warrants Against BOA, ARCN Bosses For Shunning N1.2trn Probe

The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, has threatened to issue a bench warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sontinrin, the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, for shunning its invites. The committee’s chairman, Hon. Chike Okafor, […]

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21 h. ago Food security: Stakeholders advocate improved agriculture mechanization

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have said that Nigeria cannot increase its farming productivity until it starts engaging in large scale mechanisation as compared to other countries. Speaking during at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, the stakeholders emphasised […]

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4 d. ago Entrepreneurs urge FG to strengthen food security, tackle hunger

They noted that while insecurity often dominates public discourse, malnutrition remains a silent but...

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4 d. ago Council Commends Olam For Contribution To Food System Transformation

The National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) has commended Olam Integrated Feed and Protein (IFP) for its role in advancing Nigeria’s food system transformation. The commendation came during the Council’s annual summit held in Kaduna, where members reaffirmed their commitment to achieving national food sovereignty and strengthening the country’s agricultural sector. NCAFS, the […]

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4 d. ago Jigawa partners AfricaRice to boost rice production, food security

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, as part of his administration’s efforts toward agricultural advancement, led a state delegation to read more Jigawa partners AfricaRice to boost rice production, food security

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5 d. ago 22nd Abuja International Film Festival Celebrates Two Decades Of Consistency, Calls For Government Collaboration By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja

The 22nd Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) reaffirmed the resilience and creative ingenuity of Nigeria’s film industry. Stakeholders, filmmakers, and cultural advocates converged in Abuja to mark over two decades of continuous contribution to the nation’s creative economy. Former Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Film and Video Censors Board, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, […]

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6 d. ago We’re Committed To Empowering Youths, Others In Agric Sector – Gov AbdulRazaq

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said his administration is deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. He said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The governor spoke […]

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6 d. ago Mutfwang Presents ₦914.8bn 2026 Budget, Seeks Lawmakers’ Support to Deepen Peace in Plateau

Governor Caleb Mutfwang says the focus areas for 2026 include security stabilisation, agricultural revitalisation, education, healthcare improvement, and youth empowerment, among others. The post Mutfwang Presents ₦914.8bn 2026 Budget, Seeks Lawmakers’ Support to Deepen Peace in Plateau appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Biotechnology key to Nigeria’s food, health security — NBRDA boss

Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, has underscored the vital role of

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6 d. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Commends Agric Researchers On Mechanisation

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said his administration was deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. AbdulRazaq said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The governor spoke […]

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7 d. ago Women farmers champion food security in Ebonyi with ActionAid support

Women farmers in Ebonyi State are taking the lead in promoting food sufficiency and sustainable agriculture through the support of read more Women farmers champion food security in Ebonyi with ActionAid support

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7 d. ago AIFF Celebrates 2 Decades Of Consistency, Seeks Government Collaboration

The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) has reaffirmed the resilience and creative ingenuity of Nigeria’s film industry, as stakeholders, filmmakers, and cultural advocates converged in Abuja to mark over two decades of continuous contribution to the nation’s creative economy. Former Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Film and Video Censors Board, Yunusa Tanko […]

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7 d. ago UNILORIN, Firms Launch Farmers Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem Development Sheme

The University of Ilorin, in partnership with the Maripha Empowerment Foundation (MEF) and Passion of Hope International (PHI), has launched the farmers entrepreneurship and ecosystem development (FEED) programme scheme. The scheme was designed to transform agricultural education, advance food sovereignty, and strengthen food security in Nigeria. The programme which has been formalised through a Memorandum […]

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8 d. ago 47th NCAFS: How ActionAid positioned access to credit, gender inclusion, smart investments as catalysts for agric growth

When stakeholders converged on Kaduna for the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS), the atmosphere was one of urgency, reflection, and cautious optimism. Across Nigeria, the rising cost of food, high inflation, insecurity in farming communities, and limited access to finance continue to define the agricultural landscape. Yet, amid these challenges, the […]

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8 d. ago Oyo AFAN chairman blames threat to food security on poor storage, bad roads

Nigeria’s aspiration for sustainable food security is said to be threatened by insufficient food storage facilities and a poor rural-urban road network. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chairman, Oyo State All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mr Adewumi Abas, stated this while speaking in Ibadan on Monday. Abas called for government assistance […]

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9 d. ago Federal Govt Intensifies Disease Control To Protect Livestock Farmers

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen disease management in the livestock sector, safeguarding farmers’ investments and boosting national food security. This was the focus of a high-level meeting held over the weekend, which brought together national, regional and state coordinators, directors of veterinary services, technical experts, farmers’ associations, and development partners, among other […]

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1 week ago Minister Lauds Kaduna’s Agricultural Investments, Processing Capacity

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has expressed satisfaction with the growing level of agricultural investments and processing activities in Kaduna State, describing them as a reflection of Nigeria’s increasing capacity in crop production, value addition and quality control. Kyari stated this in Kaduna after inspecting facilities at Olam Agri, Tomato Jos […]

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1 week ago Kano govt validates Tom Brown Business Case to tackle malnutrition, boost food production

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving nutrition, food security, and public health through the validation of the Tom Brown Business Case...

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1 week ago Targeted market interventions responsible for recent decline in food prices — FG

“To strengthen national food security and stabilise prices, we are enhancing efficiency across national silo operations...

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1 week ago ‘Why War On Insecurity Needs Food, Not Firepower Alone’, Don Tasks Tinubu On Security Strategy

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to shift Nigeria’s security approach from a military-centric strategy to one that tackles the root causes of poverty, injustice, and exclusion that continue to fuel violent conflicts across the country. Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria and a Professor of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Studies, made […]

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