…is for policymakers to balance the near-term needs of the population, and that involves food security. That involves energy security,” the IMF said. Don’t return fuel subsidy – IMF warns FG

…and protect farmers from the effects of climate change. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this in Lagos at a two-day Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference organised by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agric…

…vulnerable households.The Fund said the measures would help reduce poverty and improve food security as rising food and energy prices continue to put pressure on household budgets.Chief of the IMF Research Department’s World Economic Studies Division, Deniz Igan.

…also pledged to translate macroeconomic stability into shared prosperity through food security, job creation, human development and support for small businesses. (NAN) The post Fitch upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating appeared first on Vanguard News.

…and maintenance. Similarly, the Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation, Dr David Michael, said the government should pursue domestic manufacturing without compromising access to affordable clean energy. “Nigeria shouldn’t have to choose between building a domestic solar…

…environmental concern to an immediate threat to Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and food security. He said farmers across the country were facing erratic rainfall, delayed onset of rains, prolonged dry spells, rising temperatures and extreme flooding. According to him, drought and desertification are particularly a…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Air Force over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near a naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. In a statement he personally issued on Tuesday, Kyari also expressed condolences…

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has condemned the killing of 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected terrorists, describing the attack as a threat to Nigeria’s food security. Kyari, in a statement on Sunday, said the victims were…

…Senior Special Adviser on Agriculture and Innovation to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday while reviewing achievements in the sector. NAN reports that NAGS-AP is a flagship project of the Federal Government aimed at bridgin…

…should now be on translating economic gains into improved household incomes, employment, food security and greater opportunities for Nigerians. “We acknowledge the progress that has been recorded and, more importantly, recognise that the work is not finished. “Economic stabilisation will now translate more rapidly into…

…industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition held by Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, in Lagos. According t…

…particularly for adaptation, flood control, coastal protection, renewable energy, food security and resilient infrastructure. On minerals, Nigeria should urgently move beyond the traditional dependence on crude oil. The country possesses significant deposits of critical minerals, including lithium, tin, columbite, tant…

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) says the poultry industry remains one of the fastest pathways to achieving food security, creating jobs and generating wealth in Nigeria. The post Poultry industry remains one of the fastest pathways to achieving food security — PAN appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Dr Muda Yusuf urged the government to channel subsidy savings into transport, energy, food security and MSMEsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Motorists across Nigeria are now paying as much as N1,450 per litre at filling stations following another round of petrol price increases, wit…

…the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its objectives of improving food security, healthcare outcomes and the welfare of Nigerians. The South-South launch brings to five the number of geopolitical zones covered by the intervention, with the programme expected to expand to the remaining zone. Also in…

…serious inroads, that uncertainty itself becomes a risk. The numbers proponents cite on food security are hard to ignore. In Nigeria, farmers using approved pod-borer-resistant cowpea report harvests rising from 3 or 4 bags per hectare to more than 20, with some reporting over 80 bags from 100kg of planted seed. Pestic…

…upon to survive.” Adebiyi said the alleged destruction had affected the income and food security of several families, noting that farmers who had invested time and resources in their farms were suddenly left without means of sustenance. According to him, the community had reported the matter to the police at the Ado-Od…

…significantly to the economy, employed millions of people and remained central to food security, yet a substantial proportion of the sector—particularly smallholder farmers—remained underserved by formal financial institutions, with limited access to credit, insurance and other appropriate financial services. Smallhold…

…the National Primary Health Care Development Agency. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, underscored another important dimension of the programme: the need to connect food assistance with agricultural production and structured procurement. That approach has the potential to make the intervent…

…time, is about how to reduce the cost of living in Nigeria, the cost of transportation, food security, agriculture, bringing prosperity to the people, ensuring that the dividends of the various reforms we have gotten over the years trickle down to the people, so the people can feel it.” He said the governors also carri…

…140 selected farmers as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and strengthen food security in the area. The post Buji council distributes improved seeds to 140 farmers to boost food production appeared first on Tribune Online.

…use. “Water is at the centre of sustainable development. It underpins public health, food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability, energy production and national security,” the minister said. The development of the compact comes amid longstanding concerns over the country’s ability to provide safe water…

…issues that ought to sway prospective voters. Central are the economy, infrastructure, food security, human capital development […] The post 2027: No retreat, no surrender in North-West against insecurity appeared first on Tribune Online.

…ruler was identified as a brother of the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi CON. According to reports, the bandits stormed the palace at the weekend and k!lled the monarch in what appears to be a calculated act of retaliation for his defiance. The details surrounding the a…

…into measurable improvements in household welfare. He identified job creation, food security, affordable healthcare, education, power supply, transportation and support for small and medium-sized businesses as areas citizens should expect sustained attention in the second term. He said, “Nigeria needs an economy in whi…