By Folasade Akpan Nutrition International’s Nigeria Country Director, Dr Osita Okonkwo, has emphasised prioritising nutrition as a vital pathway toward building a healthier nation, stronger families, improved productivity, and sustainable human development outcomes nationwide. Okonkwo said this in Abuja during the Fourth Annual Seminar on Nutrition and Free Food PalliativeContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, and the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems have partnered to drive investment in the Red Meat and Coconut value-chains. A roundtable to discuss investment strategies for both value chains, held on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Wale Adebanjo and Kemi Akintokun In the yuletide spirit, the Lafiaji Development Association (LDA), a non-governmental organisation(NGO), on Sunday distributed food items to 600 beneficiaries across the five zones in the Lafiaji area of Lagos. The Founder of the NGO, Mr Florentino Sanya, spoke during the distribution heldContinue 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 Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Biofortified Blending Machine and Biofortified Rice to tackle growing micronutrient deficiencies in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unveiling of the Biofortified Rice was held at the Lagos State Rice Mill, Imota, Ikorodu onContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger government says it is implementing a wide range of agricultural reforms aimed at positioning the state as Nigeria’s leading food producer. Gov. Umaru Bago disclosed this at the Niger State Council on Agriculture meeting with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) andContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has received the Best Governor Award in Food Security at the Africa Food Heroes Awards on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards, organised by the Centre for Agropreneurship and Green Economy (CAGE), celebrate individualsContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government on Monday in Kaduna challenged stakeholders to strengthen the county’s capacity in local food production, access to safe and nutritious food. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) gave the challenge at the opening of the Technical SessionContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger State government has called for collective action towards achieving sustainable food security in the country. Dr Matthew Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of Niger Ministry for Agriculture, made the call in a statement in Minna on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day. The News AgencyContinue 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
