Food security/poverty reduction: Revamping cooperative sector is urgent, not optional
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, has stressed that reforming Nigeria’s cooperative sector is critical to achieving food security and reducing poverty. He described the move as urgent and unavoidable. According to him, cooperatives play a major role in everyday economic activities, from farming and food distribution to housing, transport, […]
Ramadan: Over one million people to benefit from free farm inputs – Kebbi Governor
Governor Nasir Idris has announced that more than one million residents of Kebbi State will benefit from free grains and farm inputs during Ramadan. He made the disclosure at an Iftar gathering held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he hosted political appointees and stakeholders. According to the governor, items for distribution include […]
Set up National Framework to stabilise food prices — CPPE tells Nigerian Govt
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised the Federal Government to urgently establish a National Farm Price Stabilisation and Farmer Income Protection Framework to tackle rising food prices and strengthen food security in Nigeria. The group says unstable prices, weak market systems, and policy uncertainty are hurting farmers and discouraging long-term […]
Food security: Nigerian Govt to take agriculture to universities – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to bring agriculture directly into Nigerian universities as part of efforts to strengthen food security and drive economic growth. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the initiative will support agricultural infrastructure in federal tertiary institutions and help reduce poverty while creating […]
Establishment of livestock development ministry not solution to protein crisis – Don tells FG
A university don has warned the Federal Government that setting up a new Ministry of Livestock Development will not automatically solve Nigeria’s rising protein crisis. He explained that the core problem is not the absence of a ministry but the lack of modern farming systems, poor investment in livestock production, and weak support for local […]
Ogun Assembly passes resolutions seeking resuscitation of farm, invites agric, forestry commissioners
The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed resolutions aimed at reviving a major farm in the state, emphasizing the need to boost agricultural productivity and economic growth. Lawmakers highlighted the importance of agriculture in ensuring food security and creating jobs for citizens. In line with the resolutions, the Assembly invited the Commissioners for Agriculture […]
Ned Nwoko Proposes Ranches in All 774 LGs
Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has suggested setting up ranches in all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory. He said the plan will help improve food supply, stop open grazing, and bring modern livestock farming to Nigeria. Nwoko, who represents Delta North and is Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, revealed […]
Presidency rejects ‘Nigeria is collapsing’ claims, says fears of Hunger exaggerated
The Nigerian Presidency has rejected suggestions that the country is falling apart, saying such claims are exaggerated and not based on the true state of things. In a statement issued on Friday, August 8, Sunday Dare — President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications — strongly disagreed with an editorial titled “Nigeria […]
Imported expired maize, rice flooding Nigerian market – Babachir Lawal knocks Tinubu govt
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of importing expired maize and rice into the Nigerian market. According to Lawal, this practice is destroying local agriculture and making life harder for ordinary Nigerians. During a recent interview on Trust TV, Lawal expressed […]
Tinubu appoints Yazid Danfulani as MD of Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). This move is expected to strengthen support for Nigerian farmers and improve food security across the country. The official announcement was made in a letter dated May […]