3 d. 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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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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6 d. ago FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

The Nigerian, German government and the private sector have come together to strengthen the cold chain infrastructure in a move read more FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

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7 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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1 week ago Attacks by Sahelian terrorists: Niger, Benue, Edo states scramble to boost food supply, farmers’ security

By John Adams (Minna), Scholastica Hir (Makurdi) and Lucky Ighomuaye (Benin) Not a few people rejoiced at news that the prices of foodstuff had started to show a downward trend. This was a significant, pleasant and heartwarming development for the nation.     However, on the heels of the encouraging measurable drop in foodstuff prices […] The post Attacks by Sahelian terrorists: Niger, Benue, Edo states scramble to boost food supply, farmers’ security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago KPMG, private sector unveil investment fund model to boost food security

Tribune Online KPMG, private sector unveil investment fund model to boost food security The proposal aligns with the administration’s vision to reduce Nigeria’s £3 billion annual food import bill by expanding mechanized farming, strengthening local refining capacity, and enhancing food security. KPMG, private sector unveil investment fund model to boost food security Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Private sector unveils agribusiness investment fund to boost food security

The private sector has introduced a Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and strengthening food security. This is according to a press statement on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga. The statement noted that the initiative, which was unveiled in Read More

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