Tag: Food Security
NIFST conference calls for shared responsibility in achieving food security
The conference also featured various entrepreneurs and exhibitors who showcased their organic and agro-based products.
Nigeria’s food security threatened by poor storage, bad roads — Farmers
“Our prayer is that the government would invest in storage and food preservation facilities; farmers’ associations will gladly key into…
Food Security: Don reveals why Nigeria loses over $750bn food annually
The event was well attended by the academia, professionals, captains of industries, farmers, people from different walks of life, family…
Nigeria close to achieving food security – Kyari
“The Federal Government will continue to work together with states and local government councils to bring prosperity through agricultural production."
Food Security should be collective responsibility – APC Chieftain
Ojelabi said this in Lagos on Friday, at the 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting with the theme: ”Ensuring Food Security for…
FG will continue to focus on food security – Gbajabiamila
Gbajabiamila visited NALDA, BPP, BPE, NAEC, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
Veteran actor Lere Paimo advises South West Governors on food security
According to him, the South-West governors must collaborate and take measures to restrain killer herdsmen to ensure food security in…
Obasanjo counsels governors over food security
“Putting all these in place will surely brighten your chances of seeking a future mandate without stress.”
Food security: FG targets rice, maize, others, for year-round cropping
He said that the Federal Government has gradually infused mechanisation into agricultural production by enlisting known and reputable agricultural equipment…
Food Security: AfDB, BUK partner on climate adaption, entrepreneurship partnership
“In our immediate environment, we are working with 22 adopted communities, we also work across the dry lands of Nigeria,…
Lagos, Netherlands partner on food security
The collaboration will ensure the availability of good quality planting materials and agricultural equipment for the farmers of the State.
President Buhari pledges investment in food security
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in New York reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to attaining national food security.
4,250 Edo residents trained to boost food security
No fewer than 4,250 youths and women in Edo state have commenced a six-day training on agribusiness to boost food…
N1.487trn disbursed to boost food security: CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it has disbursed N1.487 trillion under its various agricultural programmes to boost food…
Food security: Lagos seeks stakeholders’, investors’ collaboration
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on stakeholders and private investors to join hands with the state…
Abiru scores FG, Lagos govt high on Food Security
The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for senatorial bye-election in Lagos East, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, on Friday, commended the…
Food security critical for enhancing national security – Ecobank MD
Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan says the Ecobank Agribusiness Summit was an initiative to create a common platform that…
Nigerian Govt committed to food security, price stability
Dr Abdulkadir Mu’azu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, says Federal Government is committed to ensuring food security…
Economic growth: U.S., Nigeria sign Declaration of Partnership
The U.S. and Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday signed a Declaration of Partnership to inaugurate a five-year Feed the Future…
Food security: Scientist tasks farmers on improved animal production
An Animal Scientist, Dr Funmilayo Ogunleke, on Saturday called on sheep/goat farmers to improve their production to feed the country’s…
UNDP, GEF, Nigerian Govt. commits $58m to Nigeria’s food security
The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), Global Environmental Facility (GEF) in collaboration with the Federal Government have set aside 58…
Food security: New partnership launched in Nigeria, 10 African countries
A new partnership to boost food security in Nigeria and 10 other African countries by using artificial intelligence (AI) and…
Food security: 500 persons trained on meal distribution programme
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) and My Food Bank (MFB) Nigeria, have trained 500 persons on meal distribution…
Food safety: Zambia to formulate law
Zambian Government is in the process of formulating a bill aimed at tightening surveillance on food-related diseases such as cholera,…
Kenya to host food security forum on Monday
Kenya will on Monday host a forum on innovative strategies to achieve the country’s development blueprint on food security, organisers…
Nigeria yet to attain food security – Agronomist
An agronomist, Prof. Gbolade Ayoola, says in spite of the abundance of food in Nigeria, the country has yet to…
Kenya launches strategies to boost food security
Kenya on Tuesday unveiled strategies to boost food security and help curb rising cases of malnutrition.
U.S. agency earmarks $12.5m for food security in Nigeria
The Feed the Future, a U.S. government global hunger and food security initiative, has earmarked 12.5 million dollars for food…
Food Security: NCWS to organise Food Fair
The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), says it is organising a food fair in Abuja, in collaboration with Travel…
All hands must be on deck to boost food security – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Thursday called on relevant stakeholders in the state to partner with government to boost food…