The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has said that the current administration is focused on providing the necessary enabling environment for the private sector to take the lead in the avowed effort to achieve food sufficiency in Nigeria. He said this at the inaugural Farm, Food, and Allied Technologies (FARMFATECH) Expo…
Federal ministries are forming alliances to ensure that the obstacles before the objective of the government to bring about sufficiency in food production do not hamper the dream of the country. It is in realisation of this objective to end food shortages in the country that two critical federal ministries have come together. The Ministries…
The Valentine celebration may have come and gone but the way it was celebrated remains fresh in our memories. For instance, an institute did a research on preparation for it and a report has been released. It is contained in a fresh SBM Intelligence report, which is titled “Love in the Air: How Nigerian Consumers…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of sale of the seized food items in Lagos State. The decision followed the stampede that claimed seven Nigerian lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State, where a 25kg bag of rice sold for N10, 000. A statement released by…
The Food and Agricultural Organisation, FAO is concerned that the target of making the world self -sufficient in food and nutrition by the year 2030 may be a pipe dream after all. The world body said the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) hunger and food security target may not be achieved by that year. This…
Nigeria, Angola, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia are among the countries scheduled to benefit from $41.1 million fund packaged by United States Department. It is the US-led Vision for Adapted Soils and Crops (VACS) multi-donor trust fund, which is hosted by UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This was disclosed at the UN climate summit…
The British American Tobacco Foundation (BATF) in collaboration with Ogun State government through its Maize Empowerment project has empowered at least 1,000 farmers in the state. This is part of the efforts to equip Nigerian maize farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability within the maize value chain. A…
There are indications that the initial euphoria over sale of rice at subsidised rate to public servants may have come a little too early. This is because BUSHLINK learnt that the government may have had a rethink on the policy. And that is coming about one week after the announcement that the sale of a…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Adamawa has warned fruit dealers against using chemicals to ripen fruits and advised consumers to be cautious. NAFDAC’s Coordinator in Adamawa, Mr. Gonzuk Bedima, issued the warning in an interview with newsmen in Yola on Thursday. Bedima identified the most commonly used chemical…
The government of Bauchi State has donated N250 million to help Borno State flood victims who are facing a humanitarian crisis in the local government areas of Maiduguri and Jere. The donation was made during a sympathy visit to the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri on Monday, by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, where…
