Posts Tagged: #FoodSecurityNigeria
Ogun animal health technologists move to address avian influenza
As part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s animal health system, the Nigerian Association of Animal Health and Husbandry Technologists (NAAHHT), Ogun State Chapter, convened its 2025 annual retreat to address the endemic threat of avian
FG to commercialise pasture production, address conflicts
The Federal Government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has announced a bold move to commercialise pasture production in Nigeria, targeting the resolution of long-standing drivers of conflict in the livestock sector
Ebonyi senator boosts agribusiness, shares farm Inputs to farmers
Senator Kenneth Emeka Eze, representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial District, has flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs to rural farmers across his constituency in support of national and state-level food security efforts. Speaking at the
FG, OCP Africa, others to pilot 50 hectares all-season farming in Katsina
In a landmark move to revitalise underutilised irrigation infrastructure, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Katsina State Government, OCP Africa, Sokoto Rima River Basin Authority, and
Niger govt inaugurates committee to drive agricultural transformation
As part of strategic efforts to transform livestock production, the Niger State Government has inaugurated a 22-member Livestock Development Committee, mandated to design and implement progressive livestock policies aimed at enhancing productivity, animal health, and
Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has flagged off the distribution of 59,205 bags of fertiliser and other key farm inputs to farmers across the state as part of his administration’s 2025 wet season support
FG, Nasarawa boost agribusiness with distribution of fertilizer to 74,800 farmers
The Nasarawa State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has launched the distribution of free fertilizer to 74,800 smallholder farmers across its 13 Local Government Areas and 147 political wards. The initiative is part
How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner
Oyo State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has affirmed that Governor Seyi Makinde’s policies under the Omituntun 2.0 agenda have significantly transformed the agricultural landscape, positioning the state as a hub
FG urged to include women, youth in cassava export drive
As Nigeria charts a bold new course to position cassava as a strategic export commodity, food scientist and agribusiness leader, Dr. Tony Bello, has stressed the urgent need for inclusive implementation of the government’s cassava
FG, NCIA seal deal to transform Nigeria’s cassava industry
To mark World Cassava Day 2025, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator (NCIA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform cassava into a national economic driver. The
