49 m. ago IAWPA Chieftain, Felicia Iwobi, Calls For Agricultural Investment In Nigeria

Amb. Felicia Iwobi, the Nigerian representative of the African Food Action Club, an initiative of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has emphasised the importance of investing in research and food production in Nigeria. This call to action followed the launch of the initiative in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the United Nations Food […]

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16 h. ago Proactive policies in agric sector will unlock agrifood system —Kyari

Tribune Online Proactive policies in agric sector will unlock agrifood system —Kyari The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has said that proactive policies in the agricultural sector would unlock sustainable food systems to safeguard the climate, restore soil and ecosystems, boost production as well as secure dignified livelihoods for Nigerian Farmers. The Minister made this known at the High-Level Event: “Unlocking Sustainable Agrifood […] Proactive policies in agric sector will unlock agrifood system —Kyari Tribune Online

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17 h. ago We are poised to make fufu a global staple by maximizing quality –Omojuyigbe, Fufu factory boss

After putting more than two decades into the Nigerian insurance industry developing business strategies and sales department, Joy Omojuyigbe has turned her searchlight into indigenous food production with the same zeal and passion. Her enterprise, The Fufu Factory ingeniously combines age-old traditions with cutting-edge technology, ushering in a new era of fufu consumption In her […] The post We are poised to make fufu a global staple by maximizing quality –Omojuyigbe, Fufu factory boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago How flood turned Taraba food producers to food beggars overnight

Echoes of agony will continue to reverberate in minds of victims of the Friday, 4th September 2025 flood disaster in read more How flood turned Taraba food producers to food beggars overnight

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59 h. ago How Oyebanji’s agric revolution is changing narratives for Ekiti youths

Tribune Online How Oyebanji’s agric revolution is changing narratives for Ekiti youths ‘YOMI AYELESO, who recently visited farm clusters and centres established by the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State and other project sites across the 16 Local Government Areas, reports on the positive impacts of the concepts on the youth and the state’s economy through the food production system. WHEN Governor Biodun Oyebanji rolled […] How Oyebanji’s agric revolution is changing narratives for Ekiti youths Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Local energy service providers must be given space to thrive – Ayodele Oni

BusinessDay’s Go Local initiative spotlights Nigerian enterprises that harness local resources to create world-class products and services across fashion, food, read more Local energy service providers must be given space to thrive – Ayodele Oni

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1 week ago Farmers endorse Adeleke for second term, highlighting agricultural progress

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Osun State has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, citing his administration’s strong commitment to boosting agricultural production and ensuring food security. The endorsement was announced during the commissioning of the farmers’ house and the distribution of free agricultural inputs to […] The post Farmers endorse Adeleke for second term, highlighting agricultural progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT Minister Launches 50% Fertilizer Subsidy To Empower Farmers In Abuja

In a move to bolster agricultural productivity and enhance food security, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched the distribution and sale of fertilizers subsidised at a 50 per cent for farmers across the six area councils in the Territory. The launch took place at the Arts and Culture Exhibition […]

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2 w. ago Food sovereignty: Experts chart Africa’s escape from $50bn import trap

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Despite being home to some of the world’s most fertile land, African nations spend over $50 billion every year importing food they could produce themselves. Experts say the time has come for the continent to end the worrisome paradox, especially now that the global economy is in turmoil, forcing developed nations […] The post Food sovereignty: Experts chart Africa’s escape from $50bn import trap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern governors raise concerns over rising cost of agricultural inputs, threat to food production

Tribune Online Northern governors raise concerns over rising cost of agricultural inputs, threat to food production •Envisage worsened farm output in 2026 The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised concerns over the rising cost of agricultural inputs, warning that the trend could threaten food production and worsen farm outputs in 2026. This was disclosed in a communique issued at the end of the forum’s 12th meeting, chaired by Governor Babagana Zulum […] Northern governors raise concerns over rising cost of agricultural inputs, threat to food production Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NAFDAC Shuts Down Lagos Skincare Facility For Producing Unsafe “Organic” Whitening Products

Nigeria’s food and drug regulatory authority has shut down an unlicensed cosmetic production facility in Lagos for manufacturing skin-lightening products falsely marketed as “organic” and deemed unsafe for public consumption. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confirmed that its enforcement team closed the premises of Shine Shine Skincare, located in […] The post NAFDAC Shuts Down Lagos Skincare Facility For Producing Unsafe “Organic” Whitening Products appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Customs hands over expired pharmaceutical products to NAFDAC in Lagos

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit Zone A (FOU A) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday said it handed over various expired pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This was disclosed by Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu during a courtesy visit to the unit by the […] The post Customs hands over expired pharmaceutical products to NAFDAC in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kano women to boost food production through climate smart agric training

No fewer than 50 women selected from eight Local Government Areas of Kano State have been trained on climate smart read more Kano women to boost food production through climate smart agric training

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4 w. ago Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity — Nwoko

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that the proposed bill on the establishment of ranching across the country will help to address the twin challenges of food production and insecurity arising from farmer-herder clashes, if passed into law. Sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the bill seeks to ‘Provide for the […]

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