food security

Federal Government Launches Massive $3.14 Billion Agricultural Investment Partnership with FAO
The federal government has announced a $3.14 billion investment initiative in agriculture under the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand (HiH) program, focusing on five...

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The federal government has announced a $3.14 billion investment initiative in agriculture under the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand (HiH) program, focusing on five key value chains: tomato, cassava, maize, dairy, and fisheries. During the National Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, revealed...

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Livestock Minister Champions Job Creation and Food Security for a Stronger Future
Mukhtar Idi Maiha, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to transforming the livestock industry into a key engine for job...

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Mukhtar Idi Maiha, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to transforming the livestock industry into a key engine for job creation, social stability, and food security across the nation. Speaking to a group of livestock journalists, Maiha revealed that the ministry has formulated a comprehensive National Livestock Resilience Strategy (NLRS)...

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Tinubu Issues Bold Directive to Drive Food Prices Even Lower
President Bola Tinubu has directed a specialized committee within the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to intensify efforts aimed at lowering food prices nationwide. This information...

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Politics Today
7 days ago7 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has directed a specialized committee within the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to intensify efforts aimed at lowering food prices nationwide. This information was shared by Senator Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, during a one-day capacity-building workshop for journalists covering the Senate in Abuja on Wednesday. Senator...

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Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: What It Means for the Continent’s Future
Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: A Lost Opportunity for Local Employment Noel Mulinganya, Deputy Head of the Youth in Agricultural Business Unit at...

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Business Updates
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: A Lost Opportunity for Local Employment Noel Mulinganya, Deputy Head of the Youth in Agricultural Business Unit at IITA-CGIAR, highlighted a critical economic challenge during the Africa Food System Forum (#AFSForum2025) held recently in Dakar, Senegal. He emphasized that Africa’s heavy dependence on food imports, which amount to...

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Official Assures Nigerians: GMOs Introduced to Benefit, Not Harm
Understanding Nigeria’s Commitment to Safe Biotechnology Adoption The Nigerian government has recently addressed concerns surrounding the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their derivatives,...

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3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Understanding Nigeria’s Commitment to Safe Biotechnology Adoption The Nigerian government has recently addressed concerns surrounding the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their derivatives, emphasizing that these innovations are designed to enhance food security and nutritional outcomes rather than pose any health risks to the population. Clarifying Misconceptions About GMOs Dr. Rose Gidado, head...

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