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Federal Government Unveils Nationwide Nutrition Plan to Combat Malnutrition and Food Insecurity

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 […]

Nigerian Government Launches Committee to Implement Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme

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 […]