The announcement, on Monday, 8 July 2024, by the Federal Government granting approval of a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities into Nigeria to tackle rising inflation which had impoverished many Nigerians, was inevitable. This intervention shows a wall of difference between the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who had thick skin to citizens’ …

The federal government yesterday officially unveiled strategic measures aimed at combating the high food prices currently burdening the nation. Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari who revealed the plans on his verified X account, stated that the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days with the expectation to reduce soaring prices of food items. The initiatives …

On Tuesday, 25th June 2024, the Federal Executive Council approved an Agro-Development Syndicated Facility for which Origin Tech Group is to power a truly Nigeria’s pioneering integrated food security systems through a revolutionary large-scale agricultural mechanization programme code-named “Greener Hope Agricultural Productivity Programme” in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to expand food production significantly. Speaking …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cautioned farmers against encroachment into grazing reserves and cattle routes in Adamawa State. The command’s public relations officer, DSC Nyako Hamidu Baba, urged farmers to stay clear of identified government grazing reserves and cattle routes in the state. Baba said the directive was in line with the command’s ongoing efforts to …

To promote Nutrients Crops and Diet Crops in Kaduna state and Nigeria as a whole. Global Alliance for Improve Nutrition (GAIN), a Non-governmental organization, has trained trainers on improving nutrition and value nutrient enriched Staples in Kaduna state. The one-day training of trainers convened three participants from each of the 23 local government areas of the state. Speaking during the …

The Kwara State government is to recruit at least 300 extension agents for wet season farming in the state. The state’s commissioner for agriculture and rural development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, announced this during a training programme for 22 extension agents in the state. The training was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Extension Services …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has commenced a partnership with communities in the Niger Delta region to empower 4,500 rice and cassava farmers to ensure food security in the region and country at large. Speaking during the onboarding Programme for the empowerment of the farmers at the NDDC Headquarters in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director (MD), Dr Samuel …

Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan has emphasised the critical need for policy coherence to enhance market access and build resilient food systems in Nigeria. He stated this at the recently concluded Agriconnect Summit 2024, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The summit, themed, ‘Bridging the Divide: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation …

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has commissioned 33 new tractors and disbursed N380 million ($250,000) cheques to community interest groups to undertake climate-smart agricultural activities under the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) scheme of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) scheme. The governor, who has already paid the state counterpart funds of N1 billion for the ACReSAL programme, reaffirmed …

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, has said implementation of the National Dairy Policy will save $1.5 billion spent annually on milk importation. The minister, who spoke on this year’s World Milk Day, noted the Federal Government would galvanise stakeholders to implement the policy to boost food production. Addressing reporters in Abuja, Abdullahi noted the challenges …