9 h. ago WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanisation have intensified the demand for jobs and inclusive services. As policymakers read more WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

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59 h. ago NLC backs FCTA workers’ strike, urges affiliate unions to join action

The Nigeria Labour Congress has thrown its weight behind the indefinite strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. read more NLC backs FCTA workers’ strike, urges affiliate unions to join action

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3 d. ago WEF 2026: Africa Must Rise By Building, Not Borrowing — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has advocated for homegrown solutions to Africa’s economic problems, emphasising innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He noted that it was only by building domestic productive capacity that African nations can convert their population and natural talents into real, resilient wealth, just as he said […]

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Livestock Productivity With New Facilities

The federal government has commissioned new pasture, feed and water infrastructure at the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika, Kaduna State, to address structural constraints that limit livestock productivity and food security. The facilities, delivered under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), are designed to improve feed availability, pasture development and access […]

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4 d. ago Food Crisis: VP Shettima Links Inflation, FX Woes To Import Dependence

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria no longer viewed food security through a narrow agricultural lens, but as a fundamental macroeconomic, security, and governance issue. He said the Federal Government had begun a multi-dimensional agricultural drive designed to insulate the nation from global shocks while restoring the productivity of its food basket regions. […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s Economic Risks Are Overhyped, Tuggar Tells Foreign Investors

His stance followed the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's advise to the Nigerian government, to deliberately target global investments and supply chain relocations to reduce import dependence, deepen manufacturing, and drive job creation. The post Nigeria’s Economic Risks Are Overhyped, Tuggar Tells Foreign Investors appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago ‘Over 50% Of Nigerian Vehicles Will Be Electric In 20 Years’, Says Oando CEO Tinubu

The CEO of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, has projected that more than half of vehicles in Nigeria will run on electricity within the next two decades, citing the country’s abundant gas resources and the global shift toward electric mobility. Speaking in an interview with Arise News Channel during the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in […]

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5 d. ago Plateau Official Laments Persistent Attacks On Farming Communities

The Plateau State Coordinator Supply Chain Research and Innovation Hub (SCRIH) and Nigeria Food Security Project (NFSP) Mr Samson Iornongu, has stated that the demands for food security is very urgent, especially as agricultural production is increasingly under threat due to insecurity and attacks on farming communities. Iornongu stated this at the commencement of the […]

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5 d. ago Anambra–Imo River Basin authority chair seeks Abia’s support to revive agriculture

Abia State partners with the Anambra–Imo River Basin Authority to revive agriculture, boosting food security in the South-East. Gov. Otti commits to suppor Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-imo-river-basin-authority-chair-seeks-abias-support-to-revive-agriculture/

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1 week ago FG, IITA partner to boost farm productivity through nationwide soil health programme

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute read more FG, IITA partner to boost farm productivity through nationwide soil health programme

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1 week ago Food Security: NASENI Commences Construction Of Agric Incubation Centre At Uni Abuja

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art Agricultural Incubation Centre at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, to enhance food security and innovation. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Information, New Media and Protocol at the Agency, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the project, located on […]

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1 week ago FG, IFAD equip Kogi youths with mechanisation skills for food security

The Federal Government of Nigeria and International Fund for Agricultural Development Assisted Value Chain Development Programme, has launched a three-week training programme for 20 youth farmers in Kogi State. The training was organised by Kogi VCDP in collaboration with the Nigeria-Korean Institute of Vocational and Advanced Technology. It aims to equip participants with skills in Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-ifad-equip-kogi-youths-with-mechanisation-skills-for-food-security/

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1 week ago FG to include farmers in policy for food security – Official

Nigeria’s government is involving farmers in policy to boost food security. Learn about the new AGROW initiative and its market-oriented approach to agricu Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-include-farmers-in-policy-for-food-security-official/

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1 week ago Feed Crisis Forces Poultry Farmers To Use Local Alternatives

Poultry farmers in Nigeria are turning to local feed alternatives as persistently high feed costs, weak consumer purchasing power, and rising production expenses continue to threaten the sector’s survival, raising fresh concerns over food security and protein affordability. Poultry production remains one of Nigeria’s major sources of animal protein and provides livelihoods for thousands of […]

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2 w. ago Kano empowers 2,260 Youths with skills, tools, cash to drive job creation

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has rolled out empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes read more Kano empowers 2,260 Youths with skills, tools, cash to drive job creation

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2 w. ago WEF 2026: Federal Government Unveils ‘Nigeria House’ To Woo Global Investors

The Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland. According to a statement issued on Friday by the director of information, State House, Abidoun Olajundoye, Nigeria House Davos […]

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2 w. ago Niger Offers Land As Federal Gov’t Unveils Integrated Farm, Housing Communities

The Niger State Government has offered about 100,000 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the implementation of an integrated Mass Housing and Agricultural Settlement Project aimed at boosting food security, creating jobs and driving inclusive economic growth. The commitment was announced by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago at the signing of a Memorandum of […]

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2 w. ago FG to establish Nigeria House at 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos

Ahead of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, the Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos. read more FG to establish Nigeria House at 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos

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2 w. ago Federal Government Says 2026 Budget Will Drive Security, Infrastructure, Jobs

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 budget was intended to consolidate the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reform agenda, which he noted was already producing positive outcomes. Idris made this assertion in an op-ed titled “A Defining Moment for Nigeria: Why Staying the Course Matters,” […]

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3 w. ago IFAD agric stimulation in progress: High cost of feeds drags fish farmers

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has continued to push for food security in Nigeria especially in the Niger read more IFAD agric stimulation in progress: High cost of feeds drags fish farmers

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