food security

In the Southwest, the Federal Government aims to build seven dams for the expansion of the irrigation system, to protect food security and to combat flooding putting stress on sustainable …

Nigeria’s Forum of Former Deputy Governors urges the Federal Government to prioritize agriculture reform, including data-driven farmer support, agricultural hubs, and youth programs.

Speaking in an interview with BloombergTV recently, Abdul Samad Rabiu accused distributors of taking advantage of a food scarcity situation to increase prices.

Ondo farmers raise alarm over politicians diverting federal agricultural inputs, threatening food security and marginalizing smallholder women farmers.

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s governors to prioritize agriculture as a key strategy for achieving food security and boosting economic growth, emphasizing the need for modern practices and collaboration.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Nteranya Sanginga, convened to deliberate on …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a series of initiatives to combat the soaring food inflation in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, …

Nigeria, a country with abundant agricultural resources and potential, is facing a serious challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition. According to a recent report by the government and the UN, …

In the face of escalating food prices, insecurity, climate change, and farmer-herder conflicts, Nigeria is turning to agricultural biotechnology as a solution to boost food production. Despite spending over N7.8 …

Nigeria is set to launch a massive dry season farming programme on Saturday, November 25, 2023, as part of its efforts to address the food shortage in the country. The …