The President of, the African Development Bank, (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday commended Nigeria’s National Wheat Self-Sufficiency Plan as he revealed the demand for wheat in Africa has surged to over 75 million metric tonnes. Adesina, at the commencement of the ongoing West and Central Africa Wheat Summit 2024, in Abuja, said it was…
The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has purchased 100 bundles of fabric to distribute to 600 male orphans to enable them to celebrate the forthcoming Sallah with joy. According to Prof Abdurrahman Lawan, chairman of the council, “This initiative aims to ensure that the orphans have a memorable Sallah celebration like others”. Lawan,…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to curb the spread of the deadly bacterial infection. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by House spokesman Akin Rotimi during plenary on Wednesday. In the…
Rite Foods Limited is collaborating with iCreate to launch the “iCreate Club Programme” in schools in Lagos State. Rite Foods will be doing this under the Rite Recycle Initiative. The programme is designed to “educate and empower children on the importance of recycling and its role in building a more sustainable world.” A release by…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) plans to boost food production through an initiative called “Operation Empty The Stores” nationwide. The Permanent Secretary of FMAFS, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, disclosed this at a one-day workshop in Abuja themed “Building a Strong Partnership with the Media for Food Security.” The event emphasised the importance…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has warned against Nigeria’s dependency on food importation. Edun at a press conference in Abuja to mark the country’s 64th Independence Day declared war on food importation, citing the ripple effect will be felt by domestic processors, and farmers amongst others. Earlier in…
Mr. Kenneth Ifeakandu, a farmer from Okofia village Obeledu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has won five hundred thousand Naira for harvesting 95 kg of yam in the community. Yam competition was part of the new yam festival for the 2024 edition of Obeledu’s new yam festival. “The prize money is a…
Leading maize producing states in the country would have to watch Cross River. The South South state is posing a challenge in that sector. The state government, not one of the ten leading maize producing states, is taking up the challenge by encouraging maize farmers with a mouth watering loan of N1 million each to…
There are indications that the farmer/herder clashes that have impaired production of agricultural products, especially food, may soon come to pass. This is because the administration of President Bola Tinubu is collaborating with countries in the African Union, AU to address this problem. To this effect the federal government, and AU Member States have taken…
Governor Hyacinth Alia has reassured farmers in Benue State of his administration’s commitment to eliminate all concerns inhibiting farming and about food insecurity in the state with the resumption of full-scale cultivation in 2025. He disclosed this when he spoke to journalists after meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House. Governor Alia…
