2 h. ago Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria’s food security

Stakeholders the agric-business value chains have launched the Nigerian food systems transformation alliance to drive sustainable agriculture and food security read more Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria’s food security

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36 h. ago Nigeria, Saint Kitts & Nevis To Boost Trade, Energy, Agriculture

  President Bola Tinubu yesterday said Nigeria was set to deepen economic partnership with Saint Kitts & Nevis, with a focus on key sectors including trade, energy and agriculture. Speaking during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts & Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasised […]

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50 h. ago Saint Kitts PM meets Tinubu, seeks investment in agriculture, trade

The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, has expressed strong interest in deepening bilateral ties with Nigeria, particularly in agriculture, food security, energy, logistics and trade. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Saturday evening, Drew emphasised that both leaders share a commitment to Read More

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53 h. ago How TracTrac drives mechanisation use for smallholder farmers

Low-scale mechanisation use in Nigeria’s agricultural sector has continued to hamper farmers’ productivity and the country’s quest to fast-track economic read more How TracTrac drives mechanisation use for smallholder farmers

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3 d. ago FG allocates N10bn for commercial agriculture in 10 varsities

The Federal Government has earmarked N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities in 10 Nigerian universities. The initiative is to boost agricultural research and food security in the country. The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of the Agricultural and BIOS systems engineering building constructed by TETFund Read More

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4 d. ago FG approves N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities

Tribune Online FG approves N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities The Federal Government has earmarked N10 billion to commence commercial agricultural activities in ten Nigerian universities. FG approves N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Ogun Monarch Calls For Youths’ Involvement In Farming To Tackle Unemployment

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo on Wednesday stressed the need for Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture as the best panacea for overcoming challenges of unemployment, as well as food security for the country. Oba Gbadebo, who described the level of youth unemployment and the current high prices of food […]

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4 d. ago FG, stakeholders unveil strategies to bolster food, packaging industry

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  The federal government, Germany, and industry stakeholders have strengthened their collaboration to drive innovation, investment, and sustainability in Nigeria’s agriculture and packaging industries, with a shared goal of […] The post FG, stakeholders unveil strategies to bolster food, packaging industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nasarawa farmers commend FG, IFAD for boosting rice production

Dry season farmers in Nasarawa State have commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development for supporting them with the needed farming inputs to scale up rice production in the state. The FGN, in collaboration with IFAD, had empowered several farmer organisations with inputs in five out of the 13 Read More

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5 d. ago Food security: NASC engages stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria’s seed system

Tribune Online Food security: NASC engages stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria’s seed system The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s seed sector as it hosts the 2025 Annual Early Generation Seed (EGS) planning and coordination meeting in Abuja. The meeting, a key event in the nation’s agricultural calendar, brings together seed industry stakeholders to strategize on improving seed quality, availability, and overall […] Food security: NASC engages stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria’s seed system Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Embrace agriculture for food security, job creation – Ogun monarch urges youths

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo has called on Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to boost food creation and create jobs Gbadebo described the level of unemployment as well as the challenge of food insecurity in the country as worrisome saying that the youths can however bring about a turnaround with Read More

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6 d. ago All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu

Tribune Online All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Prof Garba Sharubutus speaks of plans to make all research institutes productive. He also speaks on the plans for the new farming season. COLLIN NNABUIFE brings excerpts. WHAT are the plans for farmers this new farming season? We have two seasons, we have the […] All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FAO plans $200m investment for cocoa, oil palm in Cross River, Ondo

•To restore 18,000 hectares of degraded land The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has unveiled plans to restore 18,000 hectares of degraded land in Cross River and Ondo states, aiming to boost sustainable cocoa and oil palm cultivation while attracting up to $200 million in investments into Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Ms. Nifesimi Ogunkua, FAO […] The post FAO plans $200m investment for cocoa, oil palm in Cross River, Ondo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Debate rages over proposed Bank of Agriculture recapitalisation

From Okwe Obi The federal government’s planned recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has sharply divided experts in the food sector. While some have lauded the initiative, others describe it as another political statement. Two weeks ago, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Abdullahi Sabi, announced the move when he received the […] The post Debate rages over proposed Bank of Agriculture recapitalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago One Acre Fund plants 9.5m trees to boost Nigeria’s oxygen levels

One Acre Fund Nigeria, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming the lives of smallholder farmers, has achieved a remarkable milestone read more One Acre Fund plants 9.5m trees to boost Nigeria’s oxygen levels

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8 d. ago FAO combats acute malnutrition in Sokoto, distributes nutritious food to children

The Country Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Koffy Dominique, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to achieving zero-hunger in the country. Speaking in Sokoto on Saturday during an official engagement in Tangaza Local Government Area, Dominique revealed that FAO was targeting one million malnourished children for support Read More

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9 d. ago ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’

Tribune Online ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Water, a critical resource for human survival, is facing a great distress engendered by climate change, human abuse, among others. In Nigeria and across the world, water is fundamental for economic growth, agriculture and food security, economic development, industrial growth, public Health, national security and environmental wellbeing. Over the years, concerns over the future of […] ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Create policies to attract agric investments, stakeholders urge govt

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for urgent policy reforms, increased investments, and technological innovations to strengthen the country’s food system. With food insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians, the agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners convened in Abuja on Thursday for the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security Read More

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1 week ago Nigeria to enter defence, agriculture, military cooperation with Bangladesh — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria to enter defence, agriculture, military cooperation with Bangladesh — Minister He said this bilateral cooperation if discussed further will successfully integrates military personnel into various non-combat sectors such as agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development. Nigeria to enter defence, agriculture, military cooperation with Bangladesh — Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago Food security: Okpebholo’s administration allocates N70bn to agric

Tribune Online Food security: Okpebholo’s administration allocates N70bn to agric allocated over N70 billion to agriculture as part of its strategy to make the state Nigeria’s agricultural hub. Food security: Okpebholo’s administration allocates N70bn to agric Tribune Online

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