Bello lauds NGO’s donation of N107.9m food, medical items
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has lauded the Victims Support Fund (VSF) Task Force on COVID-19 over the donation of N107.9 million food and medical […]
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COVID-19: WFP begins distribution of food, cash in Abuja
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has began the distribution of cash and food to vulnerable people in Abuja. The initiative, in partnership with the […]
FCT to ensure food vendors comply with safety standards — Director
The Director in charge of the FCT Public Health Department, Dr Josephine Okechukwu, has said that the department was out to set good hygiene standards […]
Minister seeks stakeholders’ collaboration on food security
Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has sought the collaboration of stakeholders in the agriculture sector on ensuring food security in the […]
FG reiterates commitment to boost irrigation for food security
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to invest in the irrigation sub-sector to achieve sufficient food security. The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman […]
Minister donates relief materials, food items to Kogi flood victims
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu has donated relief maerials and food items to victims of flood in Koton-Karfe, Local Government in Kogi. […]
ECOWAS offers 793 tons of cereals of food assistance to Mali
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has offered Mali 793 tons of cereals as part of the food and nutritional assistance to some […]
NGO begins food, job for all project in Oyo State
An NGO, Community Education and Empowerment Network for Africa (CEENA) known as ‘Community Africa’ has commenced the process of establishing Community Food Castle in 33 […]
Food Security: Stakeholders in agriculture converge on Ibadan
Stakeholders in agriculture sector on Thursday, converged on Ibadan to discuss food security and ways to boost the country’s economy. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
AFAN says food crops production will ensure food security
The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Akwa Ibom, Mr Bassey Inwang, says increased planting of food crops is the sure way to […]
Rivers traders lament hike in prices of food stuffs, blame COVID-19
Some traders at the popular Rumuomasi market in Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Tuesday decried hike in prices of foodstuff, attributing it to the outbreak of […]
NAERLS advocates more agricultural research to avert food insecurity
The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Service (NAERLS) has advocated improved agricultural research on crop varieties to grow the economy and avert food insecurity. […]
Group distributes food items to 200 eye patients in Kano
A Kano-based Non Governmental Organisation, Hope for Orphans and Less Privileged Initiative (HOLPI), says it has distributed food items and clothing materials to 200 eye […]
#EndSARS: Food vendors in FCT decry low patronage amid fear of attack
Some restaurant operators and food vendors in the FCT have decried low patronage amid scare of possible attack by hoodlums due to the recent #EndSARS” […]
Ekiti raises alarm over looting of poisonous food items
Ekiti State government, raised an alarm on Saturday that huge quantities of poisonous items, mistaken for food yet to be distributed as Covid-19 palliatives, were […]
World Food Day: Buhari restates commitment to food security, price stability
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the commitment of his administration to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and stability in prices of commodities in the country. […]
World Food Day: expert calls for healthy food cultivation in Nigeria
Dr Abayomi Olaniyan, Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, says it is imperative for the country to increase agricultural productivity by cultivating healthy food […]
World Food Day: Oyo Gov’t assures residents of food abundance
As the world marks food day, Oyo State government has assured residents that there would be improved availability of farm produce, due to sufficient rainfall […]
World Food Day: Association calls for adoption of modern technology
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) says there is need for the country to adopt modern technology in food production to ensure food security and […]
World Food Day: GAIN advocates improved investment in agriculture sector
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a non-profit organisation, has advocated for an increase in the budgetary allocation to the country’s agriculture sector. Dr […]
FG reiterates commitment to tackle food insecurity
The federal Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling food insecurity and ensure Nigeria becomes a sovereign nation in Africa through its green alternative programme. […]
Group donates food items worth N600,000 to widows in Jos
The Divine Sisters, a women group, has donated food items worth N600,000 to 35 widows in Jos, the Plateau capital. Among the items donated to […]
Ondo Poll: Food vendors, others make brisk business at polling units
Food and other consumable vendors made brisk businesses at polling units in Okitipupa during Saturday’s Ondo State governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Nigeria must use gene editing technology to improve food production – OFAB Coordinator
Dr Rose Gidado, Country Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), says Nigeria must take advantage of gene editing technology to be able to produce […]
UN’s World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations food agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and improve […]