Tag: Food Security
Lack of modern farming techniques threaten food security in Africa – FAO
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that lack of modern farming techniques threatens Africa’s food security. Josef…
South-West Governors to embark on rice accelerated program to ensure food security
Governors in the South-West Zone, under the aegis of Western Nigeria Governors’ Forum, met on Wednesday in Lagos, and resolved…
Herdsmen attacks could lead to food crisis – Senator
Sen. Suleiman Adokwe (PDP/Nasarawa South) has called for urgent measures to end the incessant farmers/herdsmen clashes to avoid dire consequences…
Food security: Middle East, North Africa deteriorating – UN
Food security in the Middle East and North Africa is quickly deteriorating because of conflict in several countries in the…
Agric. policies to ensure food security, improve nutrition in Nigeria
Nigeria has said that its agriculture policies are geared towards ensuring food security and improve nutrition among citizens, particularly children…
Genetic technology will guarantee food security – AFAN
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) said on Monday that adopting genetic and air technologies in agriculture would help…
Lagos Restates Commitment To Food Security
Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to boost food security in the State just as it said that various…
Food security to be achieved through research – Onu
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology on Thursday said the ministry would employ research to achieve food…
Aquaculture to play significant role in Africa’s food security – NEPAD
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) on Wednesday said fisheries and aquaculture play a significant role in Africa’s economy,…
FG launches 10-year food security, nutrition policy
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja launched a 10-year Agricultural Sector Food Security and Nutrition Strategy to combat malnutrition…
Osinbajo meets Presidential Task Force on Food Security
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met behind closed doors with members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising…
Our priority is national food security— Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that the priority of his administration is to ensure national food security before exportation…
Fulani Herdsmen And Food Security In Nigeria
BILKIS BAKARE The recurring issue of clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in some parts of Nigeria remains one of…
Food Security: The Lagos Example
By Rasak Musbau It is very sad that with much potential to achieve agricultural success, streets in most parts of…
How To Make Money In Quail Farming
Prince Arinze Onebunne For us at Jovana Farms, raising Quail, grasscutter, Rabbit, Snail, guinea pig and antelope has became second…
Grasscutter Farming Is For All
For us at Jovana Farms, raising grasscutter has become second nature. The production of the animal gives farmers a big…
Insecurity, Food Security And Unemployment
By Tayo Ogunbiyi It is no longer news that the country has been under the siege of insecurity in recent…
FG Boosts Food Security With N200bn
The Federal Government has moved to boost food security through the issuance of N200 billion bonds for seven years tenure…
FG Moves To Boost Rice Production
The Federal Government has expanded the capacities of three rice mills in the country to 90,000 tonnes each to facilitate…