By Mercy Omoike and Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has hosted the 5th edition of the annual Food Festival to foster growth across the various food spaces and the entire agro value chain. The event hosted by the State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, held at theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has launched activities for Nigeria’s 2025 World Soil Day with key agricultural institutions. This year’s theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” drew the Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen.Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Adamawa, on Saturday, distributed food items to vulnerable groups and key organisations as part of renewed effort to impact society. Speaking during the outreach on Saturday, NEDC’s Coordinator, Mr Khalifa Lawan, said that the initiative aligns with aContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu For many years, families like Faustin Menzan’s in Côte d’Ivoire, who farm cocoa in West Africa have been suffering. They help produce cocoa for chocolate for the whole world, but they never see enough money to live better. Their farms are old, theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Attahiru Jega, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Livestock Development, says the Federal Government remains committed to modernising Nigeria’s dairy industry. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework Validation Workshop. The workshop was organised by the Federal MinistryContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert, for winning the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. Tinubu received the award winner on Monday at the State House, Abuja, commending him for bringing honour to NigeriaContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers in boosting productivity, food security, and nutrition across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Head of IITA Abuja Station, Dr Beatrice Aighewi, stated this during the IITA Farmers’ Day on Innovation for Nutrition and FoodContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is championing a new home-grown school feeding model that ensures children are fed with nutritious foods produced within their communities. Dr Daniel Willy, AATF’s Senior Manager for Policy, Agribusiness and Commercialisation, disclosed this during a panel discussion at the ongoing WorldContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Agricultural experts and officials have called for eating of healthy diets and sustainable food systems for all Nigerians. They noted that achieving food security in Nigeria demands a system that nourishes people, protects land ,water and weather shocks. Experts said this during a walk in commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government has begun activities to mark the 2025 World Food Day with a call for stronger partnerships to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the call during aContinue Reading
