37 h. ago Dangote reveals N750bn CNG truck investment for petrol distribution

Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has committed over N720 billion toward the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks intended for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products. The project, according to company estimate, may result in cost savings exceeding N1.7 trillion annually for Nigerians. The company noted that the initiative will take on fuel […] The post Dangote reveals N750bn CNG truck investment for petrol distribution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 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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44 h. 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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52 h. 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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69 h. ago Kogi First Lady begins distribution of agro inputs, equipment to farmers

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs and equipment to farmers in Kogi State read more Kogi First Lady begins distribution of agro inputs, equipment to farmers

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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago ‘Dangote’s Investment Of N720bn On CNG Trucks To Save Nigerians N1.7trn’

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion to implement its landmark initiative of deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, which is expected to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually. This bold step will see the privately-owned refinery absorb over N1.07 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs. […]

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6 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 Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors in Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanisation drive

Targets annual produce over 2m staple foods  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially launched the distribution of 2,000 advanced tractors and over 9,000 specialised farming implements under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (HEDA), marking the largest mechanisation initiative in Nigeria’s history. The programme includes 2,000 tractors of varying horsepower, 2,000 […] The post Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors in Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanisation drive appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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1 week 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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