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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has intensified its non-kinetic operations with the deployment of modern agricultural technologies aimed at strengthening food security and reducing post-harvest losses across the country. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said this at the inauguration of a parabolic-shaped solar dryer and inertContinue Reading

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By Felicia Imohimi World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations says it spent Five million dollars approximately N7.4 billion, on Shock-Response and Social Protection (SRSP) in Nigeria in 2025. The Acting Country Director, WFP, Serigne Loum, said this at the inauguration of Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP)-Technical Working Group (TWG)Continue Reading

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By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) through increased investment, scalable agribusinesses and inclusive food systems in Nigeria. The commitment was made at a Partners’ Roundtable Dialogue on the CAADP 2026–2035 Agenda on Thursday in Abuja. The dialogue, themed “From PolicyContinue Reading

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By Doris Esa The Federal Government says Nigeria produces approximately 1.4million metric tonnes of palm oil annually, while domestic demand exceeds 2.5million metric tonnes. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Thursday at the National Stakeholders Meeting on the Joint Development of Nigeria’s PalmContinue Reading

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By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has tasked the Technical Working Group on Contagious Bovine Pleuro-Pneumonia (CBPP) to intensify nationwide vaccination efforts aimed at achieving total eradication of the disease across Nigeria. CBPP is a bacterial disease of cattle that causes severe pneumonia, is often fatal, and leads to significantContinue Reading

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By Felicia Imohimi Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) says Nigeria spends 10 billion dollars on importation of wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste in spite of government’s efforts to transform agricultural sector. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA Nigeria Country Director, said this at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders Workshop and celebration ofContinue Reading