…said it would address major issues such as security, the economy, the cost of living and food security. He added that the manifesto would explain how his proposed policies would be implemented, funded and measured. He urged voters to judge candidates by their records, ideas and ability to deliver rather than slogans, p…

…value chain are designed to increase production, reduce food prices and improve national food security.He expressed confidence that the projects, scheduled for completion in 2027, would transform BUA Foods into Nigeria's largest food company while helping to moderate the cost of essential food items through expanded pr…

…emphasised. He disclosed that the campaign formed part of NALDA’s broader commitment to food security, youth engagement, environmental sustainability and climate action, with the authority targeting the planting of one million economic trees by 2030. Ibrahim further explained that the Open-Field Horticulture component…

…as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and strengthen food security. The ceremony was held in Kaita LGA of the state on Wednesday, where he directed officials and stakeholders involved in the exercise to ensure that the grains reach the intended beneficiaries without discrimination or diversion.…

…stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter summit themed, “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigerian Poultry Industry through Innovation and Invest…

…government initiatives since assuming office, particularly in economic development, food security, humanitarian affairs, digital transformation, job creation and regional cooperation. He also chairs the National Economic Council, which brings together the governors of the 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of…

…said agricultural interventions had also been strengthened as part of efforts to improve food security and reduce the impact of rising food costs on households. He further cited improved fuel availability and efforts to address energy shortages despite global economic shocks as some of the outcomes of the reforms. Acco…

…programme aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at advancing food security, improving health outcomes and building a more prosperous nation. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, Tuesday’s engagement was the fourth…

…expected outcome and adopt new measures to address the hardship. The party proposed that food security should be treated as a national security issue, with the government focusing on increasing food production and making farming more affordable. It called for measures to reduce the cost of fertiliser, seeds, machinery,…

…livelihood and food production. The agricultural produce from Gamakai is a source of food security for many families in Langtang South, Plateau and Nigeria. "But the rising incidence of fatal snakebites in the community is, therefore, not only a public health concern but a serious threat to agricultural activities, as…

…we will not fold our arms and allow our ancestral heritage, economic survival and food security to be eroded by illegal land grabs, agitators and media propagandists,” the statement added. The community appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to intervene and ensure a transpar…

…reform was coming at a critical time when the Federal Government was seeking to improve food security, expand agricultural production and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on oil. He noted that despite Nigeria’s large agricultural potential, a significant proportion of production remained subsistence-based. “At least 80 per…

…of producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Wednesday at the High-Level National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Mechanisation held in Abuja. Kyari said the twin policy instruments were designed to move Nigeria “from agric…

…fall from about N50,000 to N18,000 after converting their vehicles. On agriculture and food security, it recalled that the administration declared a state of emergency on food security in July 2023 and subsequently introduced measures including the release of strategic grain reserves, the establishment of a N100bn Nati…

…He argued that stronger commercial ties, industrial value addition, agriculture and food security could provide a foundation for regional peace and development. “Countries that trade with one another do not fight one another,” Enikanolaiye said. Stressing the need for closer economic partnerships among countries in the…

…that will redefine African manufacturing. See the technologies that will strengthen food security, improve healthcare, expand financial inclusion, accelerate renewable energy adoption and enhance industrial competitiveness. See the future, because the future is being built here today.” Addressing participants in the in…

…the expansion of the student loan programme, renewed emphasis on agriculture and food security, as well as the ongoing implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. He also noted continued investments in road construction, rail development and fiscal reforms designed to strengthen public finances, improve revenue generati…

…investment in agriculture, describing the sector as a critical driver of employment, food security and wealth creation across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on education, the SDP candidate expressed concern over the high number of out-of-school children in the North, warning that sustainable development would remain diffic…

…the cancellation of billions of dollars in programmes across Africa, including health, food security and democracy support in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Sudan, with Washington arguing that the funds would be redirected to border security and domestic infrastructure. The US also reduced contributions to multilateral inst…

…benefit of our peoples," she said. She identified trade and investment, agriculture and food security, technology and innovation, defence and security cooperation, and healthcare, as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges as priority areas during her tenure. President Herzog, while receiving the Nigerian envoy…

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for private-sector investment in agriculture to achieve national food security and reduce poverty. The post Bagudu advocates private sector investment to advance food system transformation appeared first on Tribune Online.

…considered and adopted the report of the House Committee on Health, Nutrition and Food Security during plenary. Presenting the committee’s findings, its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Hillary Bisong, who represents Boki 2 and doubles as Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, said the law targets unlicensed medical practice and aims to t…

…Sunshine State for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term," he said.He stressed that food security is central to human dignity and social stability, noting that adequate access to food enables children to learn better, eases the burden on parents and strengthens the workforce. The governor urged beneficiaries to vie…

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, said Nigeria and other African countries need to seriously invest in the young population to drive the food systems. Kyari stated this in his speech on a side event organized by the African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, and AG…

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in conjunction with National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), recently trained 500 farmers, including men and women on leafy vegetable The post FG empowers 500 farmers with skills in leafy vegetable cultivation appeared first…