AGRICULTURE
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture in Borno
The Nigerian Senate, Thursday passed a bill to establish a Federal University of Agriculture, Bama in Borno State in North Eastern Nigeria. Senator Shehu Lawan Kaka representing Borno Central Senatorial District who sponsored the bill told the red chamber that the University would utilize the agricultural potentials of the zone, particularly, as students will not […]
Utsev Calls for Increase Funding to Enhance National Food Security
The Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev FNSE FNICE, FNIWE, has advocated for a substantial increase in funding to strengthen food security nationwide. This plea was articulated on Monday during a courtesy visit by Mr. Ndiame Diop, the incoming Country Director of the World Bank […]
FG Partners with Borno State Govt to Enhance Water Irrigation, Food Security in Nigeria
By Fatima Saka The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, FNIWE, has emphasized the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate with the Borno State Government in food production to enhance food security by leveraging irrigation and River Basin potentials in the state. The minister reiterated that this initiative aligns […]
Reps Seek Partnership with Netherlands to Elevate Food Security, Other
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for more collaboration and partnership between Nigeria and the Netherlands to address some challenges in the country such as conflicts and food insecurity to foster economic growth and development. Kalu made the call on Friday while playing host to the […]
Rising costs of food: Deputy President Commend Tinubu for releasing grains to 200,000 households
……Urges govs, LG chairmen to follow suit The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ordering the release of 102,000 tonnes of rice, maize, millet and others to address the high cost of food in the country. The Federal Government had through the Special Presidential Committee […]
FG distributes agro-inputs, fertiliser to Anambra farmers
The Federal Government has distributed plant seedlings, fertiliser, herbicide and poultry feeds to 250 farmers in Anambra to improve productivity and food security. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made the distribution on Wednesday in Awka. Newsmen reports that the items distributed included day-old chicks, maize, okro, tomatoes and pepper seeds, poultry […]
NCF. CIDAC Partners on Eco, Food Tourism
The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Catalysts Integrated Developing Agro Company (CIDAC) International Ventures on Eco and Food Tourism in Lagos. The partnership saw the exhibition and sale of Indigenous Nigerian foods and food items for tourists visiting the Lekki Conservation Center in Lagos. Speaking to newsmen at the event, the Director-General, NCF, […]
Nigeria Has What it takes to Achieve Food Sufficiency – Idimogu
A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Jude Idimogu, says Nigeria has all it takes to achieve food sufficiency. Idimogu, who represented Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, gave stated this while addressing reporters in Lagos. Idimogu said hunger, food insecurity, and unemployment would drastically reduce if the government and other stakeholders take decisive steps […]
Senate urges Executive to Consider Critical Sector’s in Supplementary Budget of N2.17tr
By Fatima Saka The Senate urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize security, agriculture, infrastructure and other critical sectors in the Supplementary Appropriation bill of N2.17 trillion proposed for passage. The bill was presented for first and second reading just immediately was unanimously adopted and passed by members of the red Chamber during the plenary […]
Senate Pledge to Eliminate Food Security, Provide Quality Water for Sustainability In Nigeria
By Fatima Saka The Nigeria Senate has reaffirmed its commitment in providing quality and clean water, and to establish water for sustainable irrigation and agricultural products to end food security in Nigeria. Added that water is life, and it is the responsibility of the government to provide quality and clean water for the citizens. The […]