Posts Tagged: #FoodSecurityNigeria
Food prices drop in Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, say stakeholders
Food and agriculture stakeholders across Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara States have welcomed the ongoing decline in food prices, attributing the improvement to recent Federal Government policies and market interventions. A market survey conducted by the
IITA working to make Africa food-sufficient – Official
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving agricultural transformation and achieving food security in Nigeria through stronger partnerships and coordinated action. In a statement signed by Katherine Lopez, IITA’s
FG unveils farmers’ soil health scheme
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) — a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping farmers with practical knowledge and digital insights into soil management to improve productivity, enhance food quality,
NSPRI holds maiden postharvest loss reduction summer class for Lagos students
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has concluded the maiden edition of its postharvest loss reduction summer class under the “Catch Them Young Initiative”, held in Lagos between August 4–21, 2025. The programme trained
Ekiti govt, firm sign pact for economic trees devt, 1,000 jobs creation
The Ekiti State Government has signed a 30-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ENSHET Heights Global Limited for the development of economic trees in the state. The initiative, covering a 100-hectare portion of the Ogbese
FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving soil health, increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing farmers’
FUTA scales up bell pepper production, targets exportation
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has announced plans to expand its production of F1 Bell Peppers from one greenhouse to six by the end of the year, in response to growing demand and
FG targets 3.4 million direct beneficiaries through ACReSAL project
In a bold step to transform Nigeria’s northern drylands, the Federal Government has announced that the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project is set to impact 3.4 million direct beneficiaries, including 1.68 million women
Kogi govt expresses readiness to dominate Nigeria’s cashew market
In a bold move to revitalise Nigeria’s cashew sector, the Kogi State Government has declared its readiness to take leadership through deliberate policy actions and increased investment in local and industrial processing. At a recent
Food security: Lagos govt realises N100bn for agric initiative
In a groundbreaking move to tackle food insecurity and streamline food logistics, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the ₦500 billion ‘Produce for Lagos’ Off-take Guarantee Fund, with an initial ₦100 billion already secured. The
