3 h. ago Ibrahim: Young Innovator Using Technology To Transform Agriculture

Fagbenro Ibrahim is the founder of brahim Farm Academy, an educational and consultancy organisation dedicated to training farmers and young entrepreneurs in modern agricultural techniques and agribusiness. His mission is clear: to foster a new generation of farmers and strengthen food security across Nigeria. The academy provides both online and in-person training, offers expert advisory […]

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6 h. ago Nasarawa Rice, “NASACCO GOLD” Will Boost Nigeria’s Food Security Drive – Gov. Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said “NASACCO GOLD”, the planned branded rice cultivated by the state government, would enhance the federal government’s food security drive. “NASACCO GOLD”, an initiative of the state government in collaboration with Silvex International, a leading rice processing company, is expected to hit the market nationwide at the end of […]

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10 h. ago How Nigerian farmers can leverage tech to improve soil health, boost food security — Victor Ugwuegbu, soil scientist, doctoral researcher

Victor Izuchukwu Ugwuegbu is a Nigerian United States-based soil scientist, award-winning doctoral researcher, and Erasmus Mundus scholar. With a speciality in soil spectroscopy and physics-informed machine learning, he is a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in the US. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his life and studies in the […]

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36 h. ago MATAN unveils digital food security initiative to tackle hunger, insecurity

The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria has launched a bold, technology-driven programme aimed at ending hunger and strengthening food security across the country with the rollout of its Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative (AMESI/METS). The national flag-off, which attracted farmers and stakeholders from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marked the […]

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52 h. ago Dangote Group Contracts SAIPEM, Others For Fertiliser Expansion In Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group yesterday said these collaborations mark a significant step in its long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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53 h. ago Dangote Group contracts SAIPEM, EIL, others for fertiliser expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group on Wednesday announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group said the collaborations marked a significant step in our long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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4 d. ago FG begins review of national strategy to tackle transboundary agricultural pests

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced the review and validation of a new National Integrated Pest read more FG begins review of national strategy to tackle transboundary agricultural pests

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Kidnappers’ drugs, food, fuel suppliers, weapon repairer arrested in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) have said that security operatives have made several arrests, including drug, food, and fuel suppliers linked to criminals involved in recent crimes in parts of the state.

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8 d. ago UK, WHO donate £3.8m equipment to boost health training in C’River

The UK and WHO donate £3.8m in equipment to enhance health training for nurses and midwives in Cross River, boosting Nigeria’s healthcare workforce. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-who-donate-3-8m-equipment-to-boost-health-training-in-criver/

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9 d. ago Cassava key to Africa’s food security, industrial growth — DG

Discover why cassava in Africa is crucial for food security and industrial growth. Experts at the Africa Cassava Conference discuss its potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/cassava-key-to-africas-food-security-industrial-growth-dg/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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