60 h. ago Summit flags N543bn annual export loss as hazardous pesticides threaten Nigeria’s food system

Nigeria is losing an estimated N543.7 billion annually to international export bans triggered by excessive pesticide residues in agricultural produce, read more Summit flags N543bn annual export loss as hazardous pesticides threaten Nigeria’s food system

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3 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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3 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago A Taste of Nigeria: The Naija Culture & Food Fiesta 2025 celebrates the country’s pride

Victoria Island recently came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of Nigeria at the Naija Culture & Food Fiesta read more A Taste of Nigeria: The Naija Culture & Food Fiesta 2025 celebrates the country’s pride

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

…empower 625 MSMEs on processing, marketing of biofortified foods The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has concluded its $10 read more GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

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8 d. ago The road to hunger: How transport failure is destroying Nigeria’s food chain

Nigeria is losing too much of the food it produces long before it reaches the people who need it most. read more The road to hunger: How transport failure is destroying Nigeria’s food chain

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2 w. ago Farmers chasing urban profit fuel food inflation in rural Nigeria

Farmers’ push for higher profits in urban markets is stoking inflation in interior communities, widening the price gap between cities read more Farmers chasing urban profit fuel food inflation in rural Nigeria

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2 w. ago Inflation slowdown beats forecasts, boosts hope for bumper rate cut

…Slows for 7th consecutive month to 16.1% as food inflation drops Nigeria’s inflation rate fell for the seventh consecutive month read more Inflation slowdown beats forecasts, boosts hope for bumper rate cut

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2 w. ago Obe Aselu/Asepo ati Pupuru: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

Obe Aselu/Asepo is a unique Ilaje, Ondo soup that is a combination of ewedu leaves and okro. The end product read more Obe Aselu/Asepo ati Pupuru: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

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2 w. ago Council Commends Olam For Contribution To Food System Transformation

The National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) has commended Olam Integrated Feed and Protein (IFP) for its role in advancing Nigeria’s food system transformation. The commendation came during the Council’s annual summit held in Kaduna, where members reaffirmed their commitment to achieving national food sovereignty and strengthening the country’s agricultural sector. NCAFS, the […]

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3 w. ago CSO warns sachet alcohol ban could erase N1.9trn investments, 500,000 job, amid senate directive

Civil society group, Stand Up Nigeria, has warned that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s read more CSO warns sachet alcohol ban could erase N1.9trn investments, 500,000 job, amid senate directive

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3 w. ago UN Lists Nigeria, 15 Others As Hunger Hotspots, Warns Of Looming Global Famine

The United Nations (UN) has raised the alarm over an impending global famine even as it said worsening conflicts and dwindling humanitarian funding were pushing millions towards acute hunger. In a joint report released on Wednesday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) listed Nigeria among 16 hunger hotspots, warning […]

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3 w. ago Biotechnology key to Nigeria’s food, health security — NBRDA boss

Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, has underscored the vital role of

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3 w. ago UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’

It emphasised that famine is predictable and preventable, but only with strong political will, adequate funding, and collective action. The post UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago UNILORIN, Firms Launch Farmers Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem Development Sheme

The University of Ilorin, in partnership with the Maripha Empowerment Foundation (MEF) and Passion of Hope International (PHI), has launched the farmers entrepreneurship and ecosystem development (FEED) programme scheme. The scheme was designed to transform agricultural education, advance food sovereignty, and strengthen food security in Nigeria. The programme which has been formalised through a Memorandum […]

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3 w. ago 47th NCAFS: How ActionAid positioned access to credit, gender inclusion, smart investments as catalysts for agric growth

When stakeholders converged on Kaduna for the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS), the atmosphere was one of urgency, reflection, and cautious optimism. Across Nigeria, the rising cost of food, high inflation, insecurity in farming communities, and limited access to finance continue to define the agricultural landscape. Yet, amid these challenges, the […]

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