4 h. ago Wheat, fish top chart as Nigeria spends $10bn on imports annually

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security has decried the high import bill on food, saying Nigeria spends $10 read more Wheat, fish top chart as Nigeria spends $10bn on imports annually

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12 h. ago FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy

Tribune Online FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy “This Manifesto comes at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey toward food security, climate resilience, and economic transformation FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy Tribune Online

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14 h. ago CPPE blame high food prices on unresolved structural weakness

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Entrepreneurs (CPPE) has decried the high food prices in Nigeria, stating that it read more CPPE blame high food prices on unresolved structural weakness

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31 h. ago How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

Nigeria’s food security is increasingly at risk as devastating floods sweep through several key agrarian states, severely affecting farmers and read more How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

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45 h. ago Households dismiss NBS inflation cooling report, cite rising rent, food prices

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s official inflation cooling report for a fourth straight month is being dismissed by households who say they are yet to feel the impact as daily living costs, especially food and transportation, remain painfully high. This follows the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) weekend data which revealed that headline inflation eased to […] The post Households dismiss NBS inflation cooling report, cite rising rent, food prices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Amid Hunger, Nwaoma Foundation Feeds The Needy In Imo, Abuja, Lagos

The Nwaoma Foundation has intervened in the growing hunger across Nigeria, providing food for the needy in Lagos, Imo State and Abuja. The foundation, a brainchild of Nwaoma Ukachukwu, a Nigerian-born model and prophetess, has been in the vanguard of taking the poor off the streets in most parts of Nigeria. Recognizing the rising hunger […]

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7 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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1 week ago BBNaija: You behave like big animal around food – Denari slams Kulture

By Seyi Babalola Denari and Kulture, Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemates, got into an argument in the kitchen on Friday morning over food. The disagreement began when Kulture sought to discuss the morning rations with Denari, who shushed him and cautioned him not to talk about food with him again. He claimed that Kulture behaves […] The post BBNaija: You behave like big animal around food – Denari slams Kulture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 575,000 Nigerians risk starvation, malnutrition over WFP funding slash –FG

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has raised concern over the World Food Programme (WFP) funding reduction, declaring that over 575, 000 Nigerians in 115,000 households risk starvation, malnutrition and increased food insecurity. The government also announced that about 300,000 children would be at risk of wasting due to the closure of 150 WFP-supported […] The post 575,000 Nigerians risk starvation, malnutrition over WFP funding slash –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG intensifies surveillance to ensure accuracy in fuel, food measurements

The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to ensure Nigerians get fair value for their money through accurate quantity measurements in goods and services. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. Rimi, represented by Mr Dafang Sule, the Director of Federal Produce Inspectorate […] The post FG intensifies surveillance to ensure accuracy in fuel, food measurements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Mbah flags off Enugu sustainable food distribution to the vulnerable

… Beneficiaries Laud Initiative The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off the state’s Sustainable Food Distribution Programme, an intervention aimed at providing locally produced food items to vulnerable households for 12 consecutive months. Performing the flag-off at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on Tuesday, Governor Mbah, who was represented by the […] The post Gov Mbah flags off Enugu sustainable food distribution to the vulnerable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UN to shut 150 clinics in Nigeria as aid cuts threaten food relief

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) states that it will close half of its health clinics in Nigeria’s conflict-torn read more UN to shut 150 clinics in Nigeria as aid cuts threaten food relief

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2 w. ago IAR&T empowers farmers, youth, with skills in livestock, crops management

Tribune Online IAR&T empowers farmers, youth, with skills in livestock, crops management AS part of its manadate to contribute to food sufficiency in Nigeria, the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, has empowered some farmers, youths and retirees with practical training in livestock and crops establishment, management, processing and value addition. Through the institue’s Agric Centre For Training and Entrepreneurship Development (ACTED), the training held […] IAR&T empowers farmers, youth, with skills in livestock, crops management Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Nigeria, US reaffirm strong trade ties amid evolving tariff landscape

Tribune Online Nigeria, US reaffirm strong trade ties amid evolving tariff landscape Dr Oduwole reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to advancing food sovereignty, digital trade, and competitiveness under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s "Nigeria First Policy and Intervention" initiative. Nigeria, US reaffirm strong trade ties amid evolving tariff landscape Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative will drive an industrial revolution in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, fostering innovation and inclusive prosperity. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ programme in Ijaiye, near Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Shettima, represented by […] The post Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BBNaija S10: Housemates Lose First Wager Task, Face Food Shortage, Tougher Week Ahead

The Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates have suffered their first major setback, losing the season’s opening wager task. The announcement was made by Big Brother during Friday’s wager presentation, leaving the housemates with reduced feeding supplies and fewer privileges for the week ahead. The wager challenge required the housemates to recreate an unmasking show […] The post BBNaija S10: Housemates Lose First Wager Task, Face Food Shortage, Tougher Week Ahead appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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last month Nigerian institutions can solve food insecurity, says Oluwarohunbi

Tribune Online Nigerian institutions can solve food insecurity, says Oluwarohunbi THE Anglican The Diocese of Yewa in the Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Michael Oluwarohunbi, stated that Nigeria’s agricultural institutions can help address the country’s hunger crisis. This was made during the presidential address (Bishop’s Charge) delivered at the third session of the twelfth synod of the Diocese. The event with the theme, “The Siege is […] Nigerian institutions can solve food insecurity, says Oluwarohunbi Tribune Online

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