6 h. ago Food Security: Stakeholders Demand 10% Budget Allocation To Agriculture

Key players in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called on the federal and state governments to increase agricultural funding to at least 10 per cent of the national budget, in line with the Maputo and Malabo Declarations, to effectively tackle rising food insecurity and strengthen the country’s food systems. This resolution emerged from a high-level National […]

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22 h. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job

From Femi Folaranmi Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government to expand the scope of work of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) beyond the Eastern Corridor to the entire country. According to the stakeholders, the call became necessary following PINL’s achievement of […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Oyetola Unveils Local Production Plan To End Fish Importation

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. At a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, the minister outlined a bold vision aimed at transforming the nation’s aquaculture sector into a powerhouse of food security, employment, […]

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42 h. ago Food security: CapitalSage Holdings appoints Tarum Chawla new Executive Director

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure A multinational conglomerate, CapitalSage Holdings, has appointed Tarum Chawla as its Executive Director. The appointment, according to the Group Managing Director of CapitalSage, John Alamu, is to boost food production in Africa and the world at large. Alamu said the appointment of Chawla is expected to enhance the performance of the […] The post Food security: CapitalSage Holdings appoints Tarum Chawla new Executive Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Stakeholders demand climate education, investment in local innovation for clean energy

Stakeholders from across Africa and Europe have called for increased investment in local innovation and the integration of climate education read more Stakeholders demand climate education, investment in local innovation for clean energy

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3 d. ago Tempers flare over Agric Ministry’s grip on 370,000 cooperatives

From Okwe Obi, Abuja A storm is brewing between the federal government and stakeholders as controversy deepens over the continued domiciling of more than 370,000 cooperative societies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. This means that registration, approval and supervision are under the purview of the minister. Critics argue that the arrangement is […] The post Tempers flare over Agric Ministry’s grip on 370,000 cooperatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago How BATN’s Farmers for the Future helped actualise my dream—Adebisi

Tribune Online How BATN’s Farmers for the Future helped actualise my dream—Adebisi Opeyemi Adebisi’s journey with PEMNIA WELLNESS began as a simple NYSC project driven by her passion for food security and nutrition. Today, it has grown into a thriving agribusiness producing innovative orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) products that tackle vitamin A deficiency while empowering women farmers in her community. Her success story was made possible by […] How BATN’s Farmers for the Future helped actualise my dream—Adebisi Tribune Online

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6 d. ago N1trn budget to revolutionise Nigeria’s solid minerals sector

Dele Alake, minister of Solid Minerals Development, has said the N1 trillion budget allocation to solid minerals is to bridge read more N1trn budget to revolutionise Nigeria’s solid minerals sector- Alake

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7 d. ago Stakeholders Demand National Alcohol Policy As Sachet Booze Returns To Streets

Health experts, policymakers, and civil society actors have called for the urgent development of a national alcohol control policy, warning that Nigeria’s youths are at increasing risk of addiction and preventable deaths as sachet alcohol resurfaces in public spaces. The call was made during a panel session at the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Advocacy […]

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8 d. ago Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers

Tribune Online Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers With over 80 per cent of Zamfara’s population engaged in farming, this initiative marks a vital step toward sustainability, food security and rural economic growth. Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Lasaco offers insurance solutions to strengthen FG’s food security project

In a move to support the Federal Government’s food security agenda, Lasaco Assurance Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to the read more Lasaco offers insurance solutions to strengthen FG’s food security project

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8 d. ago Nigeria second most malnourished country globally –Presidency

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Senior Special Assistant to  President Bola  Tinubu on Public Health, Uju Anwukah, has said Nigeria is ranked as the second malnourished country globally. Anwukah, who spoke at the Nutrition and Food Security summit organised by the House of Representatives Committee Nutrition and Food Security,  added  that Nigeria is ranked as the […] The post Nigeria second most malnourished country globally –Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigerians say government failing on security, floods, and food access — June poll

A growing number of Nigerians no longer believe their government can protect them from violence, hunger, or provide them succour read more Nigerians say government failing on security, floods, and food access — June poll

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9 d. ago How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner

Tribune Online How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner Oyo State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has stated that the policies of Governor ’Seyi Makinde towards improving the agriculture sector have worked well in bringing about necessary reforms and innovations in agriculture practice in the state. He maintained that through the combination of technical services, infrastructure development and investments in […] How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Insecurity, climate change push Nigeria closer to food emergency

Insecurity and climate change are threatening Nigeria’s food security target, pushing the nation closer to an emergency. Over 30.6 million read more Insecurity, climate change push Nigeria closer to food emergency

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1 week ago Aiyedatiwa Calls For FG Partnership To Boost Agriculture In Ondo

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration with the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to promote mechanised farming and enhance food security in the state. Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Ondo State Coordinator of NALDA, Chief Olusola Ayandokun, Aiyedatiwa said land clearing remains […] The post Aiyedatiwa Calls For FG Partnership To Boost Agriculture In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG has reduced security threats on farming in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online FG has reduced security threats on farming in Northern Nigeria The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi has said that most of the security threats previously preventing farmers from cultivating land in parts of northern Nigeria have significantly reduced. According to AgroNigeria, Sen. Sabi, who formerly represented Niger North in the Senate, noted that many farmers are now returning […] FG has reduced security threats on farming in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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1 week ago Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025

By Zika Bobby The 2025 World Cassava Day celebration was held in grand style in Abuja, spotlighting cassava as a cornerstone for food security, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness. The event, themed: “Farm to Global Markets: Driving Industrialization, Food Security & Exports”, brought together leaders from government, business, and development institutions to chart a new […] The post Firms champion Nigeria’s agricultural transformation at World Cassava Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for the inauguration of a port sector economic taskforce, warning that continued underenforcement read more Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

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1 week 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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