Nigerians have been urged to embrace Fonio as an alternate diet to local grains in a bid to promote healthier living. Fonio is an ancient grain considered as a nutrient-dense superfood that offers a viable alternative to traditional grains. It addresses common health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and gluten sensitivity. “Fonio holds…
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of federal government interventions and agricultural funding. The House has mandated its committees on Nutrition and Food Security, Agricultural Production, and Finance to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged misuse of funds by the Central Bank, NIRSAL,…
The Umuahia 3 Deanery Council of Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, has revealed plans to build a cottage industry (an oil mill project) at their already secured, vantage portion of land at Ofeme, in Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State. The objective of the church is to complement the government, part of which is to create job…
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,…
Asiwaju Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State, has said that his administration is taking steps to revive the production and processing of Cocoa in the state. He announced this, among other major plans at a meeting with a Nordic firm planning to set up a tractor assembly plant in Osun State. The governor said, “More…
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State Governor has launched this year’s tree planting programme in his state. The ceremony was performed at a conjunction event at Bage community in Funakaye local government area of the state. The programme which is aimed at combating desertification and promoting environmental sustainability was also utilised to present cheques to beneficiaries…
Some vulnerable people in the 23 local government areas of Rivers State had cause to celebrate recently. What happened was that they were lucky to be reached through a programme that ministers to their needs. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu did that through herg Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Security Programme (FSP)….
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Wednesday declared war on land grabbers as he signed four bills into law to ease the business environment and drive investments, and tourism, while fostering peace and orderliness in the state. The bills signed are the Enugu State Ranch Management Law, to stem the tide of open grazing and…
To cushion the effects of food crises currently ravaging the nooks and crannies of the country, Tolulope Senbanjo, District governor of the Lions International, District 404B2, during his inaugural press briefing in Lagos disclosed the club’s plan to build a world-class food bank in Lagos. It will serve as a hunger relief project for 10,000…
