December 13, 2023
Central Africa: Unicef, FAO, WFP Lament Food Insecurity in West, Central Africa
A regional food security analysis by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Agritech, 'Zebra Cropbank', Garners Global Acclaim At UN World Food Forum
Nigerian 'Zebra CropBank,' an agri-tech startup founded by serial social entrepreneur, Buffy Okeke-Ojiudu, has emerged as a standout at the United Nations World Food Forum in Rome,… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Dry Season - Govt to Cultivate 500,000 Hectares of Irrigable Land
Federal government said it planned to cultivate 500,000 hectares of irrigable land for dry season farming as part of effort to boost food security in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Countrywide Dry Season Farming
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has set out to support effective dry-season farming across the country. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: 15 Killed, Others Missing As Terrorists Attack Borno Rice Farmers
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, on Sunday, attacked Zabarmari farmers while working on their rice fields in Mafa local government area of Borno State, killing over 15. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: 64m Nigerians Face Stress, Food Insecurity - FAO
Nearly 64 million Nigerians have faced stress and food insecurity between the June and August 2023 lean season across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils Strategy for Food Security
The federal government yesterday unveiled a strategy for the country's agricultural sector in a move to address challenges in food production and nutrition. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Committee Proposes Livestock Ministry to Address Herders-Farmers Clashes
The National Livestock Reforms Committee has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Livestock to oversee and address the pressing issues related to clashes between… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Secures $163m AfDB Loan for Wheat Production
The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has secured a substantial $163 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to bolster wheat… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: Food Insecurity - 4.3 Million People Worst Hit in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe - UNHCR
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, UNHCR for Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale, has said 4.3 million people are worst hit by food insecurity in Borno, Adamawa… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Delta Community Cries to Govt Over Invasion of Farmlands By Herdsmen
Obetim-Uno community, Afor in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State has called on the state government to come to its aid over incessant attacks by herdsmen on farms and… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa Launch Subsidised Fertilisers for Farmers
As farmers begin cropping activities, Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa State governments have approved 50 per cent subsidy on fertiliser prices to ease access to the commodity. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: WHO, USAID to Tackle Malnutrition Among North East Children
The World Health Organisation (WHO) with funding from USAID and the government of Germany has distributed severe acute malnutrition kits to over eight non- governmental… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Over Contaminated Soft Drink Bottles
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public of a contaminated batch of unwholesome Sprite 50cl glass bottles circulating in… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Declares Locally-Made Noodles Safe for Consumption
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday announced the outcome of its investigation into the presence of ethylene oxide in Indomie… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Commences Mop-Up of Unregistered Herbal Medicines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has commenced a nationwide mop-up of unregistered herbal medicines across the country. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Boost Food Security
The Lagos State government has said it would boost food security, across the state and also enhance the supply of wholesome beef, saying strategic plans are being developed and… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Nigeria: Investing in Coconut Chips
In Nigeria, coconut bye products has the potential of generating over N20 billion annually for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs . Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: 8m Deaths, 600m Trees Lost Annually to Tobacco Farming
A wide prevalence of tobacco use and its negative health effects, currently lead to more than eight million deaths each year worldwide and 600 million trees lost to tobacco… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: Indomie Noodles - Expect More Cancer Cases in Children - Institute
National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has expressed concern over the revelation of the presence of a carcinogenic compound (Ethylyne Oxide) in Indomie… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Nigeria: NNPC Board - Federal Govt to Appeal Court Judgement, Experts List Implications
Barely 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as the non-executive Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Experts Urge Moderate Application of Pesticides On Crops
Farmers in Nigeria have been advised to exercise carefulness when administering pesticides to crops for healthy living and preservation of the environment. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Beware of False Start to Rainy Season, Meteorological Agency Warns Farmers
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned farmers to beware of false rainfall onset as the raining season commences. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Vows to Fight Menace of Narcotics, Drug Abuse
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Customs Service, amongst other stakeholders in the… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: The Year 2022 - a Locust Year for Nigerian Farmers
The year 2022 greeted Nigerian farmers who had so much expectations and hopes and from the onset as rains started in early April, heralding a promise of bountiful harvest. Read more »