A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has called on the Federal Government to tackle all forms of poverty and hunger with greater vigour, in order to reduce the burden of ill health in the country. Abonyi, a Lecturer in the Department of Medical Radiography, Faculty of Clinical Sciences at the University of Lagos, College…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha, has urged the management of Nestle’s model dairy farm in Abuja to partner with the ministry to develop a curriculum and establish a working relationship to turn the farm into a training institute. He believes that the creation of a federal ministry of Livestock Development should enhance…
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reiterated the company’s commitment to ending raw sugar importation in Nigeria through significant investments in local production. Speaking at the ongoing 14th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dangote, disclosed that the company has committed over $700m to land acquisition, machinery, infrastructure, manpower, and other…
The Oyo State Government, through the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Misbaudeen Babatunde, has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food and Nutrition in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The initiative is expected to combat malnutrition and hunger, particularly among children and women. Babatunde, who inaugurated the initiative…
Nestlé Nigeria has launched a dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore, Federal Capital Territory, as part of its commitment to strengthening the local dairy industry. The company noted that the initiative, under the Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project (NLDP), aims to enhance milk production and improve pastoralists’ livelihoods through modern dairy farming practices. According to…
The Kogi State Government has taken a significant step towards addressing malnutrition in the state by launching a nutritional support programme. This initiative aims to provide essential support to vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, children living with HIV/AIDS, orphans, and physically challenged individuals. Mallam Momoh Dauda, General Manager of the Kogi State Community…
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…
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…
Imo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Cosmas Maduba, recently led a delegation to SIAT Nigeria LTD, a renowned palm oil producer in Rivers State. The visit marked the beginning of a fruitful partnership between the state government and the private sector, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and driving innovation in the palm…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, stated on Thursday in Abuja that food security, is a fundamental right of citizens, which should not be treated as a privilege. He made this assertion at the 22nd Annual Daily Trust Dialogue with the theme “Food Security: Availability or Affordability?” He said every…
