Food Security
U.S., Nigeria, others unveil food security strategic country plan
By Mark Longyen The U.S. government has partnered Nigeria, among others, to unveil a five-year Global Food Security Strategic Country Plan to boost the…
Food Security
Agricultural related news from home and abroad
Agriculture
IFAD-VCDP: Dry season farming ‘ll mitigate impact of flooding
By Felicia Imohimi The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) says it is supporting dry season farming to mitigate the…
Food Security
FCT consumers turn to ‘awara’ as substitute for meat – Seller
By Veronica Dariya Mrs Hannatu Musa, an ‘awara’ seller in Bwari Area Council, FCT, says more consumers have turned to buying ‘awara’ as substitute…
Food Security
Stampede: NCS suspends distribution of rice
Stampede:, NCS suspends distribution of rice
Agriculture
OFAB seeks end to misleading narratives on GM crops
By Bukola Olaifa The Open Forum On Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa, Nigeria chapter, has called for an end to dissemination of misleading narratives…
Agriculture
FAO affirms support to Lagos govt on food security
By Olayinka Olawale The Food and Agriculture Organisation Representative ad interim in Nigeria and to ECOWAS, Mr Dominique Koffy Kouacou, has assured the…
Agriculture
Jigawa boosts fish production at Birninkudu dam, stocks 18,000 fingerlings
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Jigawa State Government has taken a significant step to boost fish production in the region by stocking Birninkudu Dam…
Food Security
Lagos to prioritise food security
By Olayinka Olawale Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says food security will continue to receive priority attention to reduce the cost of food…
Food Security
80% surge in food importation alarming– FG
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says there is an alarming surge of over 80 per cent in food importation between 2019 and 2023.…