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Kogi Allocates 30,000 Hectares of Land to Boost Food Production

The Kogi State Government has expanded its farmland allocation to 30,000 hectares to enhance food production and promote year-round agricultural activities. This initiative was announced by Timothy Ojomah, the Commissioner for Agriculture, during an interview in Lokoja, the state capital, over the weekend. The move aims to strengthen food security in the state while addressing […]

AfDB Urges Nigeria to Boost Food Production, Reduce Import Reliance

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Nigeria to ramp up food production to address soaring prices and reduce dependency on imports. Speaking at the inauguration of a soybean plant and refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, Adesina stressed the critical need to combat hunger amid […]

Nigeria Aims to Become Leading Agricultural Exporter by 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]

Nasarawa State Boosts Food Security with 30 New Tractors

In a bid to promote food security and enhance agricultural production, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has distributed 30 new tractors to farmer groups across the state’s 13 local government areas. This initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to transition from traditional farming to mechanized agriculture. The governor announced the distribution at the […]

FG Unveils Nutrition 774 to Tackle Malnutrition Across Nigeria

The Nigerian government has introduced a new nationwide nutrition strategy, the “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the country.  The Federal Government announced the program at a roundtable with development partners in Abuja, highlighting the need for food security and improved health outcomes. […]

NBS September Report: The State of Agriculture in Nigeria and Its Impact on Vulnerable People

Nigeria’s agricultural sector has always been central to the country’s economy, providing employment, food, and sustenance for millions. However, the persistent economic crises, including surging inflation and recent petrol price hikes, have exacerbated the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly in rural areas. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released a report revealing that […]