4 d. ago Food security: Kano govt acquires combine harvesters for farmers

Tribune Online Food security: Kano govt acquires combine harvesters for farmers The Kano State government has acquired eight combine harvesters to boost agricultural mechanisation and ensure food security for its people. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alhaji Dannuma Mahmud, during a consultative forum on gender policy in agriculture. The commissioner stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is committed […] Food security: Kano govt acquires combine harvesters for farmers Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Food Security: Ekiti Govt. Approves Over N1.5bn For Agricultural Investments

In a renewed effort to boost food security and drive economic growth, the Ekiti State Government has approved fresh agricultural investments worth over N1.5 billion across various projects in the sector. The approval was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, following the State Executive […] The post Food Security: Ekiti Govt. Approves Over N1.5bn For Agricultural Investments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Food security: FG, IFDC explore options to reduce price of fertilizer, boost yield

Tribune Online Food security: FG, IFDC explore options to reduce price of fertilizer, boost yield In a bid to fast track development in the agriculture sector and achieve food sovereignty, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has strategized to ensure availability, accessibility and affordability of fertilizer and boost Soil Health as well as achieve Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria.  Food security: FG, IFDC explore options to reduce price of fertilizer, boost yield Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Food sovereignty: Nigeria, IFDC seal deal to boost fertiliser access

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To fast-track food sovereignty, the Federal Government and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have struck a deal to ensure the availability and affordability of fertiliser. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, who disclosed this yesterday at a meeting with IFDC officials at the Africa Food Systems Forum […] The post Food sovereignty: Nigeria, IFDC seal deal to boost fertiliser access appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK) has disclosed plans to spend £5 million in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to boost agricultural trade and strengthen food system in Nigeria and other African countries. UK Minister for Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Lord Collins of Highbury, made […] The post UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Hisbah foils human trafficking, arrests agent with 12 women in Kano

Tribune Online Hisbah foils human trafficking, arrests agent with 12 women in Kano According to Aminuddeen, preliminary information shows the man was trafficking the women, each with an international passport, to Hisbah foils human trafficking, arrests agent with 12 women in Kano Tribune Online

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1 week ago Oborevwori partners Brazilian farmers to boost food security

Tribune Online Oborevwori partners Brazilian farmers to boost food security Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing food security through economic diversification by... Oborevwori partners Brazilian farmers to boost food security Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano Gov’t Tackles FCTA Over Indiscriminate Repatriation Of Destitutes, Beggars

The Kano State government has condemned the continuous repatriation of destitutes and beggars from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to Kano without proper coordination, documentation, or handover procedures. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, Amina S. Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment in the ministry, Bintu […]

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2 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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3 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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3 w. ago Agric Ministry, NDLEA partner to fight cannabis abuse, boost food security

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have joined forces read more Agric Ministry, NDLEA partner to fight cannabis abuse, boost food security

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3 w. ago Women farmers tackle open defecation by providing boreholes in Kano

From Okwe Obi, Abuja In a bid to tackle open defecation, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has provided solar-powered boreholes and renovated two major mosques in Kwanar Dangora, Bebeji Local Government Area, and in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The projects include the joint partnership between community and the WOFAN ICON2 Project […] The post Women farmers tackle open defecation by providing boreholes in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science

    No fewer than 150 women in Kano State have completed a four-month training in digital skills, organised by a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSfaI), under the second cohort of its SafeHer programme. At the graduation ceremony for the women held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kano, WDSfaI’s Programme […] The post 150 Kano women acquire skills in software devt, cybersecurity, data science appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Food Security: FACAN Moves To Reposition Commodity Associations In Benue

The Benue chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has taken steps to reposition, reform, reorganise and strengthen commodity associations in the state. The coordinator, Benue FACAN, Vitalis Tarnongu, said the initiative was to reinvigorate the associations and adopt the best agronomic practices to boost food production. In a letter to […]

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4 w. 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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