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
By Sylvester Thompson A post-doctoral researcher at the Food System Research Institute (FSR), Dr Emmanuel Abah, says accelerating the circulation of improved seeds and hybrids of staples food is crucial to boosting food security nationwide. Abah said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on WednesdayContinue Reading
Food By Kingsley Okoye President Bola Tinubu has ordered a Federal Executive Council committee to further crash prices of food items across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, while presenting a paper at a one- dayContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Mr Abiodun Olaniyi, Project Coordinator of the Nigeria International Agriculture Expo (NIAEXPO 2025), says the annual fair showcases Nigeria’s agricultural potential and builds stronger partnerships across the value chain. Olaniyi, who is also Executive Director of Agriquest Africa Network, said this at the opening of the seventhContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Mercy Corps says it has empowered 9,383 ginger farmers in Kaduna State through its Empowering Resilient Ginger Farmers (ERGF) project, aimed at boosting productivity and improving livelihoods. Mr Ismail Rilwan, Programme Manager, Mercy Corps, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the closeout meeting of the projectContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has applauded the Federal Government’s efforts in boosting Nigeria’s agriculture agenda for food sovereignty. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, said this at the bank’s 2025 Agric & Export Expo on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Akinjide Adeosun, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ST.RACHEAL’S™ Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to review reforms to tackle hunger, high transport fares and rents. Adeosun, a licensed Pharmacist and Founder of the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF), made the appealContinue Reading
By Ahmed Dantala Mr Abubakar Gotomo, founder of Gotomo Farms and Wildlife Services, has urged the youths to explore agro-business as a pathway to sustainable employment. Gotomo made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Diko, Niger on Sunday. NAN reports thatContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Young agriculturists in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have called on the Federal Government to increase support for local food producers to boost livestock farming and reduce dependence on imported animal products. The farmers made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) atContinue Reading
