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 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 Experts at the 37th Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) Conference have called for scaling proven agricultural biotechnologies to boost food security and farmer livelihoods. The experts emphasised the urgent need to prioritise the widespread adoption of high-yielding, climate-resilient crops such as PBR cowpea and TELA maize. TheyContinue 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 Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called for the establishment, development, and management of ranches across the 774 local government areas and the FCT to enhance food security. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that hisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a bid to contribute to the Nigerian Government’s drive to boost food security, the Nigerian Navy has embarked on an innovative agricultural initiative to cultivate crops and promote self-sufficiency. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during the unveiling ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday, promised to allocate lands in satellite towns to farmers for agricultural production to combat food insecurity. Wike made the promise in Abuja on Monday, during the inauguration of the newly constructed rural road fromContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said the ongoing road construction in rural communities of the nation’s capital will boost food security. Wike said this in Abuja on Saturday, after he inspected ongoing projects in the territory in preparation for inauguration toContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced plansContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern agricultural technologies. Alhaji Abubakar Malam, who spoke on behalf of the RBDA Boards and Management teams at the close of a two-day retreat inContinue Reading
