FCTA will sustain programmes toward enhancing food security, says Official
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administrattion will sustain the tempo of its support programmes towards enhancing food security in the territory.
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UNECA urges production, use of agricultural statistics to improve food security
By Temitope Ponle The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has called for the modernisation of the production and use of agricultural statistics to […]
The matter of food, By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
Food, water, air and shelter are the most essential elements for life and living in every part of the world; and it is so in […]
Bishop Akinfenwa decries high cost of food items
The Bishop, Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, has called on all stakeholders to urgently tackle food and flood crises in the country.
Chinese firm donates food aid to Afghan quake victims
The Afghan disaster management official said on Monday that the first batch of food aid donated by a Chinese firm has reached the earthquake-hit region […]
Forum tasks farmers, processors on food safety
A forum organised by the FAO has urged farmers and food processors to beware of treating agricultural produce with methods that could hamper safety. In […]
Food prices continue to increase – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of selected food items increased in May. It made the declaration in its Selected Food Prices Watch […]
FAO sensitises farmers on safety standards in food production, processing
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has urged farmers and other stakeholders to adhere to safety practices, quality and standards […]
FAO, FG to promote drip irrigation for food security, water
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and Federal Ministry of Water Resources will promote drip irrigation system to boost food security […]
Food prices increase in 12 months — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the price of selected food items have increased in the last twelve months. This is according to the […]
Ukraine war could lead to food shortages, migration problems – Polish president
Poland’s president, Andrzej Duda said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine had caused food shortages in North Africa and that the situation could lead […]
NAFDAC notifies Nigerians about food products over undeclared allergy
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about Van Law Food Products which is said to contain some […]
Buhari’s visit: Sachet water, food vendors make brisk business at Ebonyi Airport
Sachet water and food vendors made brisk businesses at the Ebonyi International Airport still under construction, where President Muhammadu Buhari landed for his two-day state […]
Buhari lauds AfDB for steps taken to avert food crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) for planning ahead of whatever negative consequences may come from the Russia-Ukraine war in terms […]
LCDA, MTN donate food items, others to Lagos orphanage
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and MTN Group have donated items worth over N1 million to Life Fountain Orphanage, Omole Phase 1, Lagos. […]
Expert raises concern over effects of Genetically engineered crops/food
An agriculture expert, Mr Ismail Olawale, has expressed concern over genetically engineered crops/animals and its effect on human health. Olawale, a fellow at the National […]
Afreximbank to support Nigeria in fuel imports, food sufficiency –bank president
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says discussions were ongoing to assist the country from the $4 billion Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa […]
Ondo govt. reiterates commitment to partner FG,stakeholders on food security
Ondo State Government says it will partner relevant agencies to enhance food sufficiency by ensuring massive food production in the state. The Deputy Governor of […]
Ramadan: Sokoto govt expends N397m on food aid to 17,000 needy
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto State Government has begun the distribution of assorted food items and clothing materials worth over N397 million to 17,000 less privileged […]
Zamfara lawmaker distributes food items to 5,160 households
By Ishaq Zaki A federal lawmaker, Alhaji Kabiru Maipalace (APC, Gusau/Tsafe) has started the distribution of Ramadan welfare package to his constituents, targeting 5,160 less […]
NEMA donates medical equipment, food to cholera victims in Taraba
By Martins Abochol The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated medical equipment and food items to victims of 2021 Cholera outbreak in Gassol Local […]
Osinbajo at 65: Support group donates food, other items to Abuja orphanage
By Aderogba George A group, Osinbajo Support Movement (OSM) on Tuesday donated food and other items to St. Theresa Orphanage in Gwarinpa, Abuja, to mark […]
Zulum resettles Malari returnees with N58.5 million cash, food
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was on Wednesday at Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area to flag-off the safe resettlement of households […]
Abia cyclist allegedly kills colleague over plate of food
The Police Command in Abia, on Wednesday, confirmed the killing of a cyclist by his colleague in Aba, allegedly, over a plate of rice. Public […]
Expert encourages more greenhouse farming to boost food security
A greenhouse farming expert, Mr Chuba Chukwuka, has called for the inclusion of more farmers in the greenhouse farming system to boost food security in […]