Food security

Jigawa Gov Leads Delegation To Africa Food Systems Summit In Kigali

From Abdullahi Idris,Dutse Governor Umar Namadi is leading the Jigawa State delegation at the annual Africa Food Systems Summit 2024,…

2 months ago

Zamfara Distributes Free Fertilizer to 40,000 Farmers Amid Food Crisis

In it's effort to bolster agricultural productivity and support local farmers, the Zamfara State Government has distributed 80,000 bags of…

2 months ago

Lagos Residents Receive 20,000 Food Boxes in Govt’s Welfare Initiative

The Lagos State Government has commenced the distribution of 20,000 food boxes to religious organizations as part of its efforts…

2 months ago

Food Crisis: Military Deploys Troops to Farms in North-West, North-Central Regions

The Defence Headquarters has announced the deployment of troops to farms across the northern regions of Nigeria, specifically in the…

2 months ago

Commissioner Reveals Sokoto Govt’s Plan to Sell Rice at 55% Discount

In response to the escalating cost of foodstuffs in Sokoto State, the state government has announced plans to procure 300…

2 months ago

Farmers Praise Tinubu’s Govt for Introducing Agro Rangers for Food Security, Safety

Farmers' associations have praised the federal government for the recent inauguration of 10,000 agro rangers, urging an increase in their…

2 months ago

BREAKING: Customs to Forfeit ₦188.4bn Revenue Amidst Food Import Tariff Waiver

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to forfeit approximately ₦188.37 billion in revenue over the next six months as…

2 months ago

Nigerians Import ₦903 Billion Worth of Food in 3 Months – Report

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disbursed $689.88 million (₦903.95 billion at the official exchange rate of ₦1,309/$ as of…

3 months ago

Zamfara Govt: Yet to Receive 20 Trucks of Rice from FG’s Distribution

The Zamfara State government has announced that it is still awaiting the delivery of 20 trucks of rice allocated by…

3 months ago

Farmers Urge FG to Promote Local Rice Production, Reduce Imports

The Federal Government has been urged by the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Lagos State chapter, to support local…

4 months ago