17 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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4 d. ago Food security, youth employment challenges form focus of Make

…Hope rises that Agrictech, agripreneur, and employment which had a handshake in PH may give birth to an agric revolution read more Food security, youth employment challenges form focus of Make-in-Nigeria 2025 conference in PH

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5 d. ago 14,000 Bauchi Farmers Benefit From Smart Agriculture Initiative

No fewer than 14,000 smallholder farmers across seven local government areas of Bauchi North have begun benefiting from a N4 billion climate-smart agriculture initiative funded by the Heineken Africa Foundation through Nigerian Breweries Plc. The project, spanning three years, is aimed at strengthening food security, boosting productivity and building climate resilience among vulnerable farming communities. […]

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9 d. ago UNN warns of rising food, water security, urges policy action

UNN researchers warn of a growing Nigeria food security crisis due to climate change & banditry, urging urgent policy action based on new studies. Read More: https://punchng.com/unn-warns-of-rising-food-water-security-urges-policy-action/

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9 d. ago Food security: FG partners UNESCO, empower 4.5 million Nigerians

This landmark effort to advance inclusive development, climate resilience, and food system transformation was announced by Barrister Yejide Ogundipe, SSAP-FS, during a joint national press briefing convened in Abuja.

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1 week ago Ogun govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, livestock producers

The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, and livestock producers as part of efforts to safeguard food production and rural stability. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Honourable Bolu Owotomo, during a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address rising concerns over farmer–herder conflicts […]

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1 week ago Aiyedatiwa approves $42m agricultural city project in Ondo community

Ondo State Governor approves a $42M Ondo Agricultural City project by KONIG Agriculture Ltd. to boost food security, economic growth, and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-approves-42m-agricultural-city-project-in-ondo-community/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 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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