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In it’s effort to bolster agricultural productivity and support local farmers, the Zamfara State Government has distributed 80,000 bags of assorted fertilizers to 40,000 farmers across the state at no cost. The distribution, which took place on Tuesday in Gusau, is part of the state government’s effort to mitigate the impact of economic challenges and […]
The implementation of Nigeria’s zero-tariff grain importation policy may be delayed as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has yet to receive a comprehensive list of companies selected to participate in the program, according to information obtained by *Financial Vanguard* over the weekend. Additionally, the Federal Government is still refining the policy guidelines to address gaps […]
The Defence Headquarters has announced the deployment of troops to farms across the northern regions of Nigeria, specifically in the North-West and North-Central zones. This move is aimed at providing protection to farmers who have been frequent targets of bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements. According to the military high command, this deployment is critical […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria for its donation of ₦1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and the provision of 4,600 digital devices for distribution to schools. Shettima highlighted MTN’s gesture as a commendable example of corporate responsibility, noting that it reflects the company’s dedication to the development […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disbursed $689.88 million (₦903.95 billion at the official exchange rate of ₦1,309/$ as of March 31, 2024) to Nigerians for food imports in the first quarter of 2024. This marks a significant increase in food imports, with the value rising by 16.37% in the first six months of the […]
In an effort to mitigate the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced the dispatch of 60 trucks of fertilizer to each state across the country. Additionally, each senator will receive two trucks of fertilizer for their constituents, while House of Representatives members will get one truck each. The Senate discussed this […]
A severe scarcity of bread, a staple food in Nigeria, has affected Kaduna, Katsina, and Kano States. Reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicate that bread has become as scarce as petrol and as valuable as gold in these regions. Prices have surged dramatically, making bread unaffordable for many residents, who are now […]
The National Harmonized Traders Union of Nigeria has expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s decision to grant tax exemptions on the importation of essential food items, including rice, maize, brown rice, cowpeas, and others. The union acknowledged that this measure could serve as a short-term solution to alleviate current food shortages and mitigate the […]
Amid escalating hardship and a worsening cost of living crisis, residents of Kebbi State took matters into their own hands, targeting both government and private warehouses to secure food items. The incident, which occurred at the Bayan Kara area of Birnin Kebbi, saw looters overpowering security personnel to plunder food supplies. Reports indicate that the […]
A portion of the 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains allocated by the Federal Government to alleviate the food crisis in Nigeria has reached at least eight states, with distribution ongoing across the nation. Officials from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security confirmed that the grains have been delivered to states including Kano, […]