The Federal Government has announced that the first National Agricultural Land Development Authority Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship would begin operations in September this year. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Paul Ikonne, said the institute would be established in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, adding that the first Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship would…
As part of efforts to ensure availability of staple food in Nigeria amidst the dwindling global resources and food shortages, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has distributed agricultural inputs to farmers in three states. The states are Abia state, in the Southeast zone, Kebbi and Yobe states, both in Northwest geo-political zone…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has resolved to utilise the advantages of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain in revolutionising agricultural practices and enhancing food security in Nigeria. This initiative represents a significant step towards leveraging technology to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, promising increased productivity,…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has inaugurated the National Electronic Extension Platform (NEEP), back –end office, to provide real-time solutions to Nigerian Farmers as well as enhance agricultural extension service delivery. Speaking during the inauguration of the NEEP back-end office, held in Abuja recently, the Minister stated…
The high cost of food items in Nigeria have been traced to certain factors that continue to militate against efforts to achieve aggressive food production in the country. This was part of the Wet Season report submitted to the ministry of agriculture and food security by Professor Emmanuel Ikani, Executive Director, National Agricultural Extension and…
The Rivers State Government has initiated a Task Force on Food Safety to enhance public health and safety. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ministry of Agriculture, saw the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr. Victor Kii, emphasising the critical role of the task force in ensuring the highest standards of food safety throughout the…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, on Thursday stated that the Ultra Modern Fish Hatchery facility would enhance the aquaculture sub-sector and generate revenue for Nigerian farmers. Speaking at the commissioning of the Ultra Modern fish facility in Calabar, Cross River State, Kyari said the facility has the capacity to produce…
The prevailing hunger that has provoked the current nationwide protest, except in the southeast region of the country, can only solved if Nigerians take the available opportunities and give more attention to farming. This was the appeal of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Senator Abubakar Kyari. The minister, therefore, pleaded with the…
Temitope Amujo, Chairman of AMU-Gold Global Network, a cosmetic manufacturing company has pledged to plant a minimum of one million Shea butter trees to restore the vital trees destroyed by Charcoal dealers in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Amujo said his company will partner the Elumelu Foundation to achieve this target, the…
Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, on Wednesday said that the Federal Government has commenced the distribution of the 42,000 metric tonnes of grains in the seven focal points of State capitals of the Northwestern States. Kyari revealed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council,…
