Nigeria is on the brink of a deepening hunger crisis, with 25 million people currently experiencing acute food insecurity, a figure projected to reach 33 million between June and August 2025, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Speaking at a workshop in Abuja, organised in partnership with the National Social Investment Programme…
The Kano State Commissioner for Commerce, Investment, and Industry, Shehu Sagagi, has disclosed the seizure of N180m worth of adulterated sesame seeds, commonly known as “beniseed,” at the Dawanau International Grains Market. Sesame (Sesamum indicum), locally referred to as “beniseed” in Nigeria, is a key agricultural commodity grown in various states, including Nasarawa, Taraba, Benue,…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said that Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP will enhance productivity while reducing food insecurity, unemployment, and malnutrition. The minister emphasised the importance of timely Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), assuring that it enables informed decision-making and agricultural planning. Speaking at the presentation…
BUA Foods has reported an increase in revenue for the 2024 financial year, with sales from its Sugar division accounting for 48 per cent of total earnings. This comes amid Nigeria’s escalating food inflation, which surged to 39.84 per cent in December 2024, a rise from 39.93 per cent recorded in December 2023, according to…
Determined to intensify the fight against illegal mining, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) mining marshals have vowed to dismantle illicit operations and the conspiracy networks behind them. Speaking at the NSCDC National Headquarters on Tuesday, the Mining Marshals Commander, John Attah, highlighted the squad’s major achievements in 2024, including breaking through powerful…
The Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture will embark on a statewide vaccination of livestock in the State from the 10th of February to the 17th of February. This is a reaction to the recent outbreak of anthrax disease in Zamfara State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Victor Kii, saying…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced on Thursday that Nigeria’s social protection system has received a €36.33m boost to enhance resilience, gender equality, and economic stability. The initiative, to be implemented in Borno and Adamawa states, is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German government under the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection, Participation,…
Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, recently announced the deployment of technology for all-year round farming during a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja. He said the move would fasten land clearing, harvest, chemical deployment, whether it’s pesticide or herbicide. “We intend to use drone technology in doing that because what one…
Farmers in Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara states are set to receive a $183.1m boost for agricultural value chain development by August 2025. The initiative is a collaboration between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development Agency (AFD), and the Federal Government. The Value Chain Programme in…
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Sabi Abdullahi, and the Ogun State government have pledged to enhance the agro-business environment, address pest infestations and disease outbreaks, and import dependency in Nigeria. This commitment was reiterated at the launch of the N18.7 billion Springfield Agro Limited Crops Protection Chemical Plant. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima at…
