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Food Security

We’ll deal with bandits – Buhari vows

John Ogunsemore May 13, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will use all available resources and manpower in dealing with bandits so that they do not create havoc against access to farms and food production in the coming growing season.According…

Agriculture

ABU to Evolve New Research as Recession, Climate Change Threaten Food Security

Mustapha Yauri Mar 29, 2021 0

The Agriculture and Veterinary Complex of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria says it will evolve robust research on Agricultural extension and input linkage system to strengthen agricultural development in Nigeria.…

Government

Job Creation: FG Extends NPFS to 2026 – Official

Uchenna Eletuo Feb 13, 2021 0

The Federal Government (FG) has extended the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) after it elapsed in 2020, NPFS’s Head of Agric Processing and Enhancement, Mr Hassan Bawa disclosed on Saturday.The News Agency of…

Agriculture

Kebbi Governor, Bagudu Calls for More Funding to Mitigate Post Harvest Losses

Felicia Imohimi Dec 10, 2020 0

Gov Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has appealed for more resources to mitigate post-harvest losses and to ensure food security in the country.Bagudu made the appeal in Abuja, at the ongoing 3-day intensive hands-on training on…

International

USAID Launches $6m ‘EatSafe’ Initiative to Improve Food Security

Lizzy Okoji Dec 4, 2020 0

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a six-million-dollar “EatSafe” initiative, to support Nigeria to improve food security, safety and nutrition.The agency launched the five-year programme on…

Agriculture

As a farmer, I’ll ensure food security in Nigeria – Buhari vows

John Ogunsemore Nov 10, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to ensure food security in the country by virtue of his experience as a farmer.According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, he spoke…

Features

Food Security: Nigeria’s Problems Persist – Buhari

John Ogunsemore Oct 16, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says the nation's challenges in food security persist despite his administration's best efforts.However, he restated the commitment of his administration to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and…

Agriculture

Federal Government Spends N2b on Agricultural Projects in Gombe

Peter Uwumarogie Oct 14, 2020 0

The Federal Government has spent over N2 billion on 28 agricultural intervention projects in Gombe State from 2018 to date.Dr Musa Inuwa, the state coordinator, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, disclosed this in an…

Agriculture

USAID, FAO Trains Kebbi Farmers on Combining Rice with Fish Farming

Ibrahim Bello Sep 30, 2020 0

The United States Agency for International Development and Food and Agriculture Organisation, on Tuesday, sensitized farmers in Kebbi on ways to combine rice with fish farming to enhance their income and food security.The News…

Agriculture

Flood Is Threatening Food Security In Nigeria, Says NEMA Boss

Ezra Musa Sep 17, 2020 0

Muhammadu Mohammed, Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has expressed concern over continuous flood in the country, which is threatening food security. SEE ALSO: Bauchi gov Bala Mohammed forced my return to APC -…

News

Manufacturers Blast Buhari, FG over Ban on Forex for Food Imports

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 11, 2020 0

Nobody should be given money for food" Buhari said during the National Food Security Council Meeting in Abuja.

Government

AfDB Parners with AGRF to Promote Food Security

Temitope Ponle Sep 7, 2020 0

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its partnership with the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) is to promote policies aimed at ensuring food security in the continent.Mrs Wambui Gichuri, AfDB’s Acting Vice…

Agriculture

Federal Ministry Of Agriculture, Army Collaborates On Food Security, Agribusiness

Mercy Omoike Jun 21, 2020 0

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture (FMARD) and the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches limited (NAFARLS) are set to collaborate in fostering food security and agribusiness in the country. SEE ALSO: Nigerian Army University: Senate Considers…

Security

COVID-19: NALDA, FRSC Partner To Ensure Food Security

Ibironke Ariyo Jun 12, 2020 0

Mr Paul Ikonne, the Executive Secretary, National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), on Thursday said it would partner with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ensure food security. SEE ALSO: Lagos Establishes Farmers’…

Foreign

China To Draft Food Security Plan Amid Global Coronavirus Epidemic

Babatunde Abdulfatah May 22, 2020 0

China will draft and carry out, in 2020, a response plan for ensuring food security amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the country’s state planner said on Friday. SEE ALSO: WHO Requires $1.7 bn To Respond To COVID-19 – Director General…

Agriculture

Stakeholders Seek Agric Masterplan For Kwara

Usman Aliyu Apr 28, 2020 0

Stakeholders in Agriculture have called for the development of agriculture master plan in Kwara to boost food security in the state.SEE ALSO: Ex-inmate Seeks Reintegration Assistance for People Released from Correctional CentresThey…

Foodie

Nigeria Can Attain Food Security with Technology — Scientist

Sylvester Thompson Apr 21, 2020 0

Dr Rose Gidado, Scientist and Country Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), in Africa, Nigeria Chapter, has said that to attain food security Nigeria should bring in and localise technologies.She said Nigeria…

Agriculture

FG to institutionalise Agricultural Regional Forum, says Perm Sec

Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Apr 24, 2019 0

Dr. Mohammed Umar, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, says plans are underway to institutionalise Agricultural Regional Forum in Nigeria to fast-track the attainment of food security and…

Security

Why Zamfara killings will affect food security – FG

Abubakar Ahmed Dec 26, 2018 0

The Federal Government says the persistent attacks on residents of Zamfara by bandits will affect food security in the country.The Minister of Interior, Alhaji Abdulrahman Dambazau, said this on Wednesday in Gusau during an on-the-spot…

News

U.S. agency earmarks $12.5m for food security in Nigeria

Hawa Lawal Aug 16, 2018 0

The Feed the Future, a U.S. government global hunger and food security initiative, has earmarked 12.5 million dollars for food security in Nigeria.Dr George Mavrotas, Head of IFPRI Nigeria office, said this in an interview with News…

Agriculture

3.7m Nigerians are currently faced with food insecurity – Senate

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 14, 2018 0

Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says 3.7 million people in 16 out of the 36 states and FCT are currently faced with food insecurity.Abdullahi made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the Second…

Features

Boosting food security via biotechnology

News Analysis by Obike Ukoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Jun 11, 2018 0

Hunger and population outgrowing food supply have been an age-long issue. The English scholar and cleric, Thomas Malthus, raised the issue in 1798, in his now famous Malthusian Theory of Population.The cleric espoused his theory in his…

Health & Relationships

Malnutrition: FG launches 10-year food security, nutrition policy

Uju May 10, 2017

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja launched a 10-year Agricultural Sector Food Security and Nutrition Strategy to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in the country.Launching the document, Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of…

Metro

Osinbajo meets members of Presidential Task Force on Food Security

Uju Feb 3, 2017

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met behind closed doors with members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising cost of food items in Nigeria.The meeting, which took place at Aguda House, the official residence of the acting…

Government

Food Security Is Our Priority – Buhari

John Ogunsemore Feb 20, 2016 0

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that the priority of his administration is to ensure national food security before export of food products.The President said this while contributing to a Presidential Panel Roundtable on…

Government

Boost Agriculture, Food Security and Provide Jobs, FG tasks Governors

Owolabi Oluwasegun Feb 15, 2016 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Resources, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has tasked all the state Governors in the country to emulate Kano State in its efforts at boosting agriculture, food security and providing jobs for jobless citizens.The…