The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2 per cent from the previous year to over “$2 trillion in 2024”, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released Thursday. The FAO attributed the increase to higher prices for cocoa, coffee, and tea, accompanied by…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has implored residents of the state, and Nigerians in general, to allow the positive effect of naira gain against the dollar show in their business activities by reducing the prices of goods and services in the country. The governor spoke at the combined special prayers organized for President Bola…
Nigerians who have been agitating for a crash in the prices of staple food may have to endure for more time. Senator Abubakar Kyari, minister of Agriculture and Food Security said the target of the federal government is to have a series of policies and programmes put in place to yield fruits in six months…
LA recent report by a visitation panel in Katsina State has revealed that approximately 22 out of 31 private health training institutions in the state fell short of meeting the necessary operational standards. The visitation panel, which was set up by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on October 25, 2024, submitted its findings on Wednesday,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on an ambitious plan to capture the data of 2 million farmers across the country within the next 3 months. This effort is led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)…
As part of efforts to cushion the impact of the rising cost of living in the country which has led to economic hardship, the Lagos State government will soon commence the distribution of food packs to residents of the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said this while briefing journalists at the State House,…
The Abia State government has decided to initiate fresh bids for the management of its four farm estates. The government had revoked the contracts of the former investors reportedly in public interest, and alleging that they failed to fulfill their contractual obligations. The government also said that the terms of their contract were against the…
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,…
For rice farmers at the Ada Rice Farm in Uzo Uwani local government area of Enugu State and the state government the joy of 2024 yuletide was a distant experience. They had worked hard and were expecting a bountiful harvest from the dry season rice farming harvest season this year but herdsmen and their cattle…
The Ezza South Local Government Area in Ebonyi State has taken a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and food security with the launch of a massive tree planting and agricultural initiative. The program involves planting 10,000 economic trees and 30,000 palm seedlings across schools, farmlands, and communities. According to the Council Chairperson, Mrs. Nwali,…
