The federal government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that efforts at combating food insecurity do not meet with failure this year. It has, therefore, commissioned the Yaba College of Technology to train teachers and instructors that would be engaged at the established Government Skills Technical Centres, Vocational Education Institutions (VEIs) and Technical Colleges…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has disclosed that about 62,000 hectares of land is being prepared for the cultivation of rice and other crops across the 18 local government areas of the State. Otu, who made the disclosure at a media dinner for journalists in the state said the contract has been awarded for…
The support to ease the pain of ginger farmers who suffered losses as a result of the blight epidemic is increasing by the day. This time, the farmers in Kaduna State are getting claims from an insurance company for the tragedy. The firm, Leadway Assurance Company Limited, in partnership withHeifer Project International and Pula Advisors,…
Butchers and consumers of various livestock, particularly cattle and goats, have expressed concern over the continuous rise in animal prices. Some butchers who spoke with newsmen in Abuja highlighted that the price increases are negatively impacting their businesses. They called on the government to find ways to reduce prices to boost consumers’ purchasing power. Mr….
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, is promoting the culture of gardening, particularly among women in the country. In a post on her X.com handle, she called on all Nigerian women to participate in #EveryHomeAGarden competition, embracing farming and food production as a vital aspect of their daily lives. Tinubu said #EveryHomeAGarden competition…
The Abia State Ministry of Environment has directed all persons and companies involved in any form of activity relating to the government’s forest reserves to stop forthwith and report to the ministry for discussions and process possible approvals. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment Philemon Ogbonna and issued…
Farmers in the Abuja Municipal Council Area are in good season at the moment. Though it may not be a harvest season yet, what they have got is a sign that the next harvest season will be a time to cheer. The chairman, Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has flagged off the distribution of 800 bags…
The government of Namibia has a unique approach to the nagging issue of food insecurity. It has decided to kill 700 wild animals to address hunger in the country. The controversial animal culling program targets wild animals like elephants, zebras, and hippos. The authorities plan to distribute the meat to struggling residents as the country…
SAFEST FOOD FOR DIABETICS If it happens that you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is not a death sentence. You can battle the ailment with food. In fact, if the diagnosis says that it is at the foundation stage, you can send it back to where it came from. All you need to do is…
The Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Doris Anite on Tuesday decried the consumption of substandard and counterfeit goods in Nigeria and across Arica. Africa has over 1.2 billion consumers, with a projection to reach 1.7 billion by 2030. However, Consumer expenditure in Africa is peaked at $1.4tn in 2015, growing at…
