Tag: FOOD
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians To Counterfeit Injection In Circulation
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has alerted Nigerians, particularly healthcare providers, to one batch of counterfeit Meronem...
FG To Cultivate 70,000 Hectres Wheat Farms In Jigawa – Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government will cultivate 70,000 hectares wheat farms this dry season in...
Agric. Ministry Partners Ifad To Strengthen Food Security
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has expressed his readiness to partner with the International Fund for Agricultural Development IFAD,...
European Union Suspends Food Aid To Somalia Amid Theft Probe
The European Union, EU has temporarily frozen payments to the World Food Programme, WFP for deliveries of humanitarian aid to Somalia.
Niger Coup Pressures Food Markets In West Africa – World Bank
The World Bank says Niger republic coup d’état may put pressure on Nigeria and other West African nations’ food markets.
FG Inaugurates Sub-National Food System’s Dashboard For Policy Actions
Federal Government, inaugurated the Sub-National Food Systems Dashboard to inform policy actions and measure the food system transformation agenda for national development.
FG Pledges Commitment To SAPZ Implementation To Ensure Food Security
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to accelerate the implementation of the African Development Bank’s AfDB Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones SAPZ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Challenges: FG Says 330,000 Nigerian Refugees Languish In Neighbouring Countries
The Federal Government has lamented about 330,000 Nigerian refugees are suffering in neighbouring countries due to security challenges in the North-East and...
Agriculture: Federal Government Reitrates Commitment To Food Security
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring food security in the country.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural...
Nutritious Food: FG Approves New Policy For Healthy Workforce
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu confirmed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the...
