The Federal Government, in collaboration with 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, is set to approve the first phase of the Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMP) under the Agroclimatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project. The formal endorsement will take place at a stakeholders’ session in Abuja on Wednesday, following months of extensive […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, has pledged the federal government’s dedication to addressing humanitarian crises caused by conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change. Speaking at NiMet’s 2nd roundtable meeting on “Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria,” Anosike called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to tackle these challenges effectively. Anosike highlighted NiMet’s […]
Local tractor manufacturers in Nigeria have raised concerns over federal government policies they claim are undermining efforts to boost indigenous production. Despite a push to enhance the agricultural value chain and reduce reliance on imports, industry players argue that certain government actions are sabotaging these objectives. This tension is most evident in the country’s tractor […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food security with new initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and mechanization. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, announced this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. Abdullahi highlighted food security as a key focus under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), has empowered 300 youths and women in Lere Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, with skills in tomato and okra production, value addition, and seed production. The training program, conducted by NIHORT, covered a wide range of topics, including nursery practices, transplanting techniques, field management, […]
In a significant step towards enhancing national security, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has received SECTA Rechargeable Security LED Flashlight Kits from the Chris Igbokwe Foundation. This partnership aims to bolster the safety and security of lives and properties while improving surveillance of critical national assets. Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor […]
Amnesty International has called on Nigeria’s federal government to prevent Shell’s planned $3 billion divestment in the Niger Delta from exacerbating the region’s human rights abuses and environmental degradation. Amnesty highlighted the decades of environmental and health damage suffered by Niger Delta communities due to Shell’s operations, warning that a poorly managed withdrawal could further […]
Amid Nigeria’s ongoing challenges of extreme poverty, hunger, and economic hardship, the federal government continues to take steps towards agricultural development as a means of economic recovery. In 2024, data on Nigeria’s food production highlights the urgent need for strategies that promote sustainable agriculture to address these critical issues. One such initiative unfolded in Ekiti […]
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has introduced the framework for the federal government’s comprehensive “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” designed to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria. The program aims to improve nutritional outcomes in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader goal of ensuring food security […]
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 […]
