18 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms delivering real gains in South East – Minister

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu was already yielding visible benefits in the South East, despite initial hardships triggered by economic reforms. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Enugu, he said increased federal allocations have been enabling […] The post Tinubu’s reforms delivering real gains in South East – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has pledged his ministry’s support to the ongoing drug control efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing rehabilitation to […] The post Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FG Inaugurates MSME Committee To Strengthen Agric Value Chain

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated the Implementation Technical Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Agro-Allied Commodities Cooperatives of Nigeria (NACCON). The mandate is strengthening the agricultural value chain, driving corporate partnerships, boosting economic growth, and creating more opportunities for Nigerian farmers. At the ceremony in […]

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42 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Food Security: FACAN Moves To Reposition Commodity Associations In Benue

The Benue chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has taken steps to reposition, reform, reorganise and strengthen commodity associations in the state. The coordinator, Benue FACAN, Vitalis Tarnongu, said the initiative was to reinvigorate the associations and adopt the best agronomic practices to boost food production. In a letter to […]

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4 d. ago FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria

Tribune Online FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has come up with a strategy to improve soil health, increase production and improve farmers’ income across Nigeria. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, while speaking during a one-day […] FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards achieving food security, economic diversification, youth and Women  empowerment as well as harness the opportunities linked within the agricultural ecosystem. A statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, assistant director of information, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Sunday in Abuja, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, […] The post Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu Approves 12.95% Increase, Health Insurance Enrollment To Boost DBS Pensioners’ Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of transformative measures to enhance the welfare of Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The announcement, made by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), follows a formal request by PTAD’s executive secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, for an emergency budgetary allocation to address critical […]

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8 d. ago IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed a $12,347,071. 44 amended Memorandum of Understating with its implementing partners, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the procurement of agricultural machinery to enhance mechanization and food security in Kano. The contract involves the provision of tractors, combined harvesters and other specialised equipment for […] The post IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration

Tribune Online Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has declared his administration’s commitment to environmental restoration, food security, and climate resilience. Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award winning Soil Scientist whose trailblazing experience and impact resonates across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in Abuja, […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold -Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award-winning Soil Scientist, Kingsley Uzoma, whose trailblazing experience and impact resonate across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu orders fast rollout of free healthcare and pension increase for low

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has given a directive for the accelerated rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees enrolled under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Highlighting the importance of social protection and dignity in retirement, the President underscored that this initiative is a critical element of his administration’s commitment to supporting […] The post Tinubu orders fast rollout of free healthcare and pension increase for low-income retirees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu wants immediate rollout of free healthcare for low income retirees

… implementation of pension increase President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for read more Tinubu wants immediate rollout of free healthcare for low income retirees

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security IN a symbolic gathering in Abuja, science and faith leaders came together to address one of the most pressing issues facing Nigeria today which is how to feed a growing population in the face of mounting climate challenges. The event was a sensitisation workshop on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products, hosted by the […] Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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last month 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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