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
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 Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has described late Audu Ogbeh as a visionary leader devoted to agriculture, commerce and national growth. Mr Jani Ibrahim, NACCIMA’s President , in a statement issued on Sunday, said Ogbeh’s contributions as a farmer,Continue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says the Food for Lagos partnership between it and Lagos state would further enrich its farmers. The state also reiterated commitment to transforming its agricultural sector and improving livelihood of farmers through the partnership, aimed at creating a robust food supply chain between KogiContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to ensure Nigerians get fair value for their money through accurate quantity measurements in goods and services. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. Rimi, represented by MrContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will soon begin the screening of food handlers, especially those working in restaurants, markets, bakeries and canteens, for hepatitis. The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, disclosed this in a message to commemorate the 2025 World Hepatitis Day in AbujaContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has called for more empowerment of Nigerians with skills in education and agriculture for sustainable development and food security. Ndarani made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the ‘Colloquium on Agriculture’ and an Endowment Fund launch for the EtsuContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Prof. Christopher Eze, Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo, has advocated the adoption of agroecology to boost food production and ensure national food security. Eze made the call at a one-day sensitisation workshop on MSc Agroecology and Food System programmeContinue Reading
