Tag: FOOD
Federal Government Rolls Out Measures To Crash Food Price In 180...
The Federal Government has announce measures to address the high cost of food across the country.Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, who...
FG Suspends Food Imports Duty, Partners States On Farming
The Federal Government, has announced a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities as it stepped up efforts to tackle rising inflation which had...
Livestock: Feed, Fodder, Essential To Dairy Industry– Minister
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, liyu Abdullahi, says the Feed and Fodder industry is essential to the growth of the...
5.9 Million Children Face Severe Food, Nutrition Crisis— UN.
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mohammed Fall says about 5.9 million Nigerian children face severe food and nutrition crisis, the...
Barrister Nyesom Wike Distributes Food Items to Muslims in the FCT
On March 30, 2024, the FCT Administration extended a helping hand to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the Ramadan fast. This compassionate gesture involved the distribution of...
FG Trains Farmer Groups, Processors On Harvesting, Processing Techniques
Federal Government, trained farmer groups and processors in the South-West zone on harvesting and processing techniques to enhance food sufficiency and boost farmers’ income.The...
FOOD Security: President Tinubu Seeks Partnership With Brazilian President
Federal Government has advanced a multi-sectoral partnership with Brazil.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the move during a meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da...
Governors, NSA Join Forces To Battle Insecurity, FOOD Crisis
Thirty six state Governors and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu have decided to join forces to fight insecurity, and the lingering food crisis....
FOOD Security: We’ll BecomYe A Net Exporter Of FOOD – Tinubu
Federal Government has rolled out plans that will focus on expanding food production, through mechanized farming, and making Nigeria a net food exporting country.President...
Food Prices: Tinubu Directs Immediate Release Of Grains
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to release about 42,000 metric tonnes of grain including maize, millet and...
Food Production: Farmers Urge FG To Provide Security, Mechanisation
Federal Government has been called upon to provide security, affordable farm inputs like seeds, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers to boost food production in Nigeria.President...
Food Price Hike: FG To Sanction Trade Associations.
The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, will begin to roll out sanctions against members of trade associations guilty of...
Foreign Trade: Nigeria’s Food Import Bill Hits N7.8trn In 6 Years.
Despite being touted as the food basket of Africa, Nigeria has spent over 7.8 trillion naira in the past six years on food import.The...
FG Releases 10 High-Yield Crop Varieties To Farmers To Enhance Food...
The Federal Government, through the National Varieties Release Committee, has officially registered and released 10 high-yield crop varieties to farmers to boast food sufficiency...
Cancer Claims: NAFDAC Begins Test Of Indomie Noodles
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has commenced laboratory tests on Indomie noodles following claims that it could contain...
Climate Change, Nigeria Floods Will Increase Food Prices – IMF
The International Monetary Fund IMF has charged Nigeria to brace up for the effect of climate change and this year’s floods.African Department official IMF,...
Food Insecurity: Agricultural Organisations List Nigeria Among 20 Famine Hotspots
The Food and Agricultural Organisation, FAO and the World Food Programme, WFP report has warned that severe food insecurity is likely to worsen further...
Food Security: Federal Government To Prioritise Agricultural Research – Minister
The Federal Government says agricultural research will be a priority for improved seeds to boost food production and improve the economy.Minister of Agriculture and...
Healthcare: NAFDAC Cautions Against Consumption, Distribution Of U.S Infant Formulas
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has advised citizens to stop consuming and distributing infant formulas manufactured by Able...
NAFDAC Shuts Down 4 Yoghurt Production Companies Over Non-Compliance
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC office in Kaduna State has closed four illegal facilities engaged in the production...