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Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of Customs, has announced that the distribution of seized food items is set to begin on Friday, emphasizing that the items are not for resale. Speaking to reporters in Lagos on Thursday, Adeniyi cautioned against any attempt by customs officers to participate in the distribution process. He revealed that the […]
The Federal Government has pointed fingers at opposition elements for exacerbating the ongoing food crisis in the country. This revelation coincides with the government’s uncovering of 32 new smuggling routes used to transport food items out of Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, expressed concern over forces attempting to destabilize the […]
During a Public Wealth Management conference in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed the recent interception of 45 trucks transporting maize to neighboring countries. The VP highlighted the prevalence of illegal smuggling routes, citing 32 routes in the Ilela axis alone. Following the interception, the price of maize dropped by N10,000, from N60,000 to N50,000. […]
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to begin the direct distribution of seized food items to Nigerians in response to the country’s critical food security challenges and the high cost of essential food items. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, stated that the items would be certified fit for consumption […]
Efforts to combat smuggling received a boost as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano Area Command, intercepted four trucks loaded with food items. In a statement by NCS spokesman Saidu Nuradeen on Tuesday, the Service revealed that its personnel intercepted the vehicles carrying a substantial quantity of food items intended for illegal export along the […]
The Zamfara State Transport Agency intercepted fifty trucks loaded with assorted grains heading to the Niger Republic. This interception comes in the wake of a presidential directive aimed at curbing the food crisis and hoarding. President Bola Tinubu had instructed the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General […]
In a bid to combat the practice of hoarding food items in hopes of inflating prices, the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu is set to implement stringent measures. Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, alongside National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, conveyed this message to governors, emphasizing the need to deter such actions […]
Arriving back in Nigeria after a two-week private visit to Paris, France, President Bola Tinubu wasted no time in addressing pressing issues. His return was marked by an emergency meeting convened to tackle the growing concerns over food security in the nation. The presidential jet, NAF 001, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi […]
A report from the Cadre Harmonise highlights the impending food crisis in Nigeria, affecting approximately 26 million people in Borno, Sokoto, Zamfara, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between June and August 2024. The Cadre Harmonise report is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]
On the sidelines of the G77 + China Leaders’ Summit, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has signed a Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the Federal Government with Cuba on food security and agriculture advancement. The Expression of Interest (EOI) is a historic journey to strengthen the ties between […]