food security
3 days ago
Nigeria and France have signed a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security, worth €300 million. Presidency spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement after President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France. Earlier, President Tinubu…
3 days ago
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defence during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée.
27 Nov
The Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) has solicited greater partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and other related agencies towards ensuring food security, one of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prof. Debo Adeyewa, National President of NMetS sought for the collaboration during the opening of its National Conference and 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the…
27 Nov
GOVERNOR Babagana Zulum has established the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development (MILFD) to meet the food requirements of Borno State. According to him, the distribution of food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in camps and host communities cannot be sustained by the state government. Zulum unveiled the new ministry, yesterday, in Maiduguri, while…
27 Nov
Critical issues around the food and energy security plaguing Africa dominated discourse at the Food and Energy Security Conference in Lagos hosted by White & Case LLP in collaboration with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), AFREXIM, and African Finance Corporation (AFC). The first-of-its-kind conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the…
21 Nov
The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to rehabilitate the Kano River irrigation project in the North-West geopolitical zone for improved food production. Dr Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, (EPO) said this was part of government’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Thursday in Abuja when she received a delegation from Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development…
19 Nov
OCP Africa, a leading player in Africa's agricultural sector, has emphasised that agro-industrial conglomerates play a critical role in driving solutions for sustainable agricultural resilience across Africa and facilitating food security on the continent. The Country Manager of OCP Africa- Nigeria, Oluwatoba Clement Asana, stated this while highlighting the company’s strategic initiatives aimed at transforming…
16 Nov
In the first part of this piece I challenged the political leaders in the country to be technically ready too with a blueprint for solution to some of the challenges plaguing the country in a strategic manner a former Governor, Kano State Ganduje had done with the Livestock Sector.
15 Nov
With an unprecedented $33 million investment in low-interest financing for women in agriculture, Sterling Bank is not only transforming Nigeria's agricultural sector but also rewriting the nation's path to food security and economic prosperity. This monumental commitment, announced at the Agriculture Summit Africa 2024 in Abuja, is set to revolutionize how women engage in agriculture,…
12 Nov
Stakeholders in the agricultural sub-sector in the country have been charged to dispassionately explore the best approach to sustaining
31 Oct
Farmers on Thursday called on the Federal Government to provide subsidies and implement policies to help them achieve nutrition and food security amid hardship and insecurity. The President of the Potato Farmers Association of Nigeria (POFAN), Chief Daniel Okafor, who made the appeal during the annual stakeholders’ forum and farmers training workshop in Abuja, urged…
22 Oct
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has advocated for adoption of modern biotechnology practice as one of the tools to develop crops that will withstand climate change and pests, which offers solutions to food security.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi stated this in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly…
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Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the weekend, supported the call for a single six-year term for President, Vice President, governors and deputy governors to achieve political stability, equity and accelerated development of the country. Olanipekun stated this in his country home, Ikere Ekiti, during the fifth empowerment programme…
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Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria has underscored the transformative power of entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment. According to the group, the power of entrepreneurship could combat poverty, foster inclusion and inspire innovation. GEN stressed the importance of entrepreneurship at the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Northern Nigeria Entrepreneurship Walk. The exercise,…
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The Sani Bello Foundation, in collaboration with the Graceland Health Development Foundation, Kaduna, has organised its yearly free medical and surgical outreach at the Kontagora General Hospital in Kontagora council area of Niger State. The initiative, which drew beneficiaries from across the country, was to provide critical healthcare services to under-served populations. Chairman of the…
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commended governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states for their exceptional leadership efforts. It lauded their unwavering commitment to stabilisation under the Regional Stabilisation Facility (RSF). global agency noted that effective leadership had been instrumental in advancing recovery initiatives, rebuilding essential infrastructure, and restoring hope to communities devastated…
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To enhance availability of information on weather and climate to persons with disability in the country, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), at the weekend, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) established to improve the quality of life of women living with various…
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Nigeria's first private television station, Desmims Broadcast Nigeria, and Alheri Radio, the oldest private station in Northern Nigeria, have suspended operations over ‘harsh economic conditions’. In a statement issued in Kaduna at the weekend by the Acting General Manager and Chairman of the Management Committee, Idris Mustapha, the decision was attributed to the rising cost of…
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President Bola Tinubu has described Second Republic cabinet minister, Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo, as “a foremost statesman and a rare public servant who served the nation with distinction.” He eulogised Unongo during his burial at Kendev, Kwande Local Council of Benue State, at the weekend. Represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…
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President Bola Tinubu has again restated his administration’s determination to tame security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also reiterated his resolve to stabilise the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and contribute to peace in Africa in his capacity as Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Tinubu made…
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Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) has won two awards at the Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA) 2024. The company received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award for Educational Empowerment for its Harvard Business School Scholarship Initiative and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award for the company’s One Staff, One Tree Initiative. The Managing Director…