According to the food index report of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, Global food prices have eased marginally in July as a decrease in cereals outweighed increase in vegetable oil, meat products and sugar, The report, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 120.8 points in July, down from 121.0 points […]
In the bid to promote agricultural productivity, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s initiative known as the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.), has just concluded a comprehensive capacity-building programme. This programme training is targeting lead farmers and extension agents across the states of Imo, Sokoto, Kwara, and Oyo, to enhance financial […]
By Harriet Ijeomah In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a transformative shift in how people access and enjoy food. The rise of food delivery companies like Glovo, Chowdesk, Foodcourt, and Kilimajoro has revolutionized the culinary landscape, making dining more convenient and diverse than ever before. These companies are not just delivering meals; they are reshaping […]
By Harriet Ijeomah In a significant move towards revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the government has inaugurated a 30-man National Executive Technical Committee (NEC) to implement the Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme (NFSHCS). This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), marks a crucial step in enhancing soil health, boosting […]
As part of its commitment to fulfilling its mandate and providing sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Federal Government has Flagged off an Agricultural Empowerment program to support them. The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) initiated the Renewed Hope Agricultural Empowerment project in partnership […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization released its Food Price Index report for the month of June 2024. The report, disclosed on their website on Monday, states that the FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 120.6 points in June, the same as […]
To achieve food security, Adamu Bello, a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has called on the federal government to partner with local communities to tackle food insecurity. Mr Bello, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development from 2001 to 2007, made the call on Saturday in Abuja. He urged the federal government to […]
