43 h. ago Nigeria faces starvation crisis as UN food programme runs out of money and supplies

More than a million people in Nigeria are at risk of starvation after the World Food Programme (WFP) announced it read more Nigeria faces starvation crisis as UN food programme runs out of money and supplies

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger

Sympathises with the government From John Adams, Minna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. While presenting the relief materials at the Office of the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop […] The post CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 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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6 d. ago Tomato producers call dismantling of checkpoints across Nigeria to boost food supply chain, ease farmers’ burden

Tribune Online Tomato producers call dismantling of checkpoints across Nigeria to boost food supply chain, ease farmers’ burden The National President of the Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), Bola Oyeleke, has thrown his weight behind the decision by the Federal Government and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to eliminate illegal checkpoints and harmonise levies across the country describing it as a major step toward reviving the country’s troubled agricultural value chain. […] Tomato producers call dismantling of checkpoints across Nigeria to boost food supply chain, ease farmers’ burden Tribune Online

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6 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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7 d. ago Experts move to chart path for sustainable agriculture, climate resilience

As Nigeria faces a growing crisis of food insecurity, climate-induced land degradation, and unsafe farming practices, the need for urgent, read more Experts move to chart path for sustainable agriculture, climate resilience

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1 week ago He taught me filmmaking – Jackie Chan mourns late food critic Chua Lam

By John Ogunsemore Iconic actor, Jackie Chan has mourned late famous Singaporean columnist and food critic, Chua Lam, whom he said taught him “many ideas about filmmaking”. The Hong Kong-based Lam died aged 83 on Wednesday. In a tribute shared on Facebook on Friday, the Rush Hour star described Lam as his “half master”. Chan, […] The post He taught me filmmaking – Jackie Chan mourns late food critic Chua Lam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘US has worst food in the world’ – Viviano slams Juve star McKennie for criticising Italian food

By John Ogunsemore United States and Juventus midfielder, Weston Mckennie has incurred the wrath of former Italian goalkeeper, Emiliano Viviano after claiming Italian food “has no variety”. Mckennie, alongside compatriot and Juve teammate Timothy Weah, sat for the Juventus Talk With Us podcast and discussed a range of subjects, including the local cuisine in Turin. […] The post ‘US has worst food in the world’ – Viviano slams Juve star McKennie for criticising Italian food appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Experts, Stakeholders Tackle Problems Of Food Safety In Nigeria

Public health experts, regulators, and industry stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain have expressed the need to strengthen consumer protection and food industry standards in the Country. The stakeholders who gathered for the 2025 Food Safety Workshop, held in Lagos in collaboration with DIDONI Company Limited and themed “Food Safety First: Protecting Consumers, Empowering Industries,” […]

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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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago ‘Tax Harmonisation To Boost Food Availability, Curb Inflation’

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has said the resolution of state governors to harmonise levies and remove illegal roadblocks impeding the smooth transportation of agricultural produce across Nigeria will not only improve food supply but also curb inflation in the country. State governors had last Wednesday at the end of the Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago Elimination of illegal roadblocks, levies harmonization’ll improve economy – CITN

By Henry Uche   Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) says it foresees improve food availability, reduced cost-push inflation, enhanced public trust and other forms of support for millions of Nigerians, following the elimination of illegal roadblocks and harmonisation of levies imposed on the transportation of agricultural produce across Nigerian states. The President/Chairman of […] The post Elimination of illegal roadblocks, levies harmonization’ll improve economy – CITN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 5 foreign restaurant chains dominating Nigeria’s fast food scene—and who owns them

Foreign restaurant chains have steadily built a strong presence in Nigeria, tapping into one of Africa’s largest consumer markets. These read more 5 foreign restaurant chains dominating Nigeria’s fast food scene—and who owns them

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2 w. ago Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have backed the Federal Government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of Nigerians. […] The post Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Agriculture key to job creation, wealth, food security for Nigerians — Obasanjo

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has reiterated the critical role of agriculture in addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic and social challenges. According to him, the sector remains the most viable avenue for job creation, wealth generation, and ensuring food security for Nigeria’s over 250 million population. Obasanjo stated this on […] The post Agriculture key to job creation, wealth, food security for Nigerians — Obasanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s inflation eases to 22.97% in May on steady food, utility costs

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the second consecutive month to 22.97 percent in May 2025 from 23.71 percent in read more Nigeria’s inflation eases to 22.97% in May on steady food, utility costs

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