Category: Agriculture

By: Abdullahi Idris Zuru Kebbi state is blessed with a variety of abundant viable agricultural products and large deposits of solid minerals with the potentiality of turning around its socio-economic fortunes.Previous administrations have made several unsuccessful attempts to exploit the potential in partnership with foreign investors.However, comrade Governor Nasir Idris assumed the governance of the…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor of ruminant nutrition has called for an increase in investments in the rearing of ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep, given their high potential to address low protein intake, enhancing food security and improving livelihoods of people. Professor Dupe Olufunke Ogunbosoye, who gave the charge during her inaugural…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State, Dr. Umar J. G. Muhammed, has reiterated the commitment of the Corps to ensuring the safety of farmers and boosting food security in the State. The Commandant, who stated this at an interactive session with journalists at…

By Aaior K. Comfort These cash crops are vital to Nigeria’s economy, providing income, food security, and export opportunities.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has announced plans to revive the farm settlement strategy introduced during the era of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo to promote agriculture and ensure food security. Speaking during a visit to the Ikere Farm Settlement on Tuesday, Oyebanji said his administration aims to reintegrate young people into farming through the…

The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is poised to address Nigeria’s growing food security crisis at its 2024 Annual Colloquium. Themed “Galvanising Public and Private Stakeholders Towards Addressing Food Crisis in Nigeria: Public Relations as Key Driver,” the event aims to foster strategic partnerships between public and private sectors…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has introduced fuel-efficient stoves and charcoal briquettes that can cut fuel consumption by 50%, promoting energy savings and environmental sustainability. According to FAO Energy Specialist Dr. Yakaka Maina, these solutions are a key part of efforts to address food security and improve health in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced a decisive shift aimed at reducing Nigeria’s reliance on food imports. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Edun emphasized the need for self-sufficiency in food production as a fundamental aspect of the government’s economic recovery plan. “We should…

The Business of Agriculture Masterclass 2024 successfully concluded its three-day virtual event from September 17 to 19, uniting key stakeholders, policymakers, and agripreneurs to address critical challenges and explore transformative opportunities within Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Themed “Cultivating a Rich Future through Agriculture,” the event was organized by Cluster 5 of the Private Sector Advisory Group…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has flagged off the distribution of 42,000 bags of fertilisers to farmers across the State as part of the efforts to ensure bumper harvests and promote food security. The fertilizers were donated to the state government by the Central Bank of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…