FG Launches Major Cattle Vaccination Drive to Curb Deadly CBPP
YOBE, Nigeria – The Federal Government begins the vaccination of 2,500 cattle against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Yobe State, intensifying efforts to contain…
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food security
Nigeria Sets Up Livestock Reform Committee to End Farmer-Herder Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) establishes a specialist committee to fast-track livestock sector reforms, as the government seeks a lasting solution…
IITA Launches Mechanised Irrigation to Speed Crop Development
IBADAN, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has unveiled advanced irrigation systems and mechanised farm equipment designed to accelerate the development…
Edo Receives $100m Palm Oil Investment
EDO, Nigeria – Edo State government has welcomed a $100 million foreign investment in palm oil, as Governor Monday Okpebholo pledges strong backing for…
Lagos Launches Biofortified Rice to Tackle Widespread Malnutrition
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has unveiled biofortified rice production at its Imota Rice Mill, making it one of the few Nigerian states capable…
Nigeria’s Food Import Bill Rises to $2.39bn Despite Domestic Production Push
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria spent $2.39 billion on imported food products between April 2024 and March 2025, marking an 11.6% increase from the $2.14…
Minister Hails Kaduna’s Growing Agro-Industrial Investments, Youth Participation
KADUNA, Nigeria – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended Kaduna State’s expanding agro-industrial landscape, describing it as a strong…
Nigeria Partners Foundation to Strengthen Economic Growth, Social Development Efforts
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance has announced a new partnership with the King Salman Foundation aimed at advancing human development, education, healthcare,…
Opposition Claims Government Manipulates Food Prices Amid Rising Hardship
ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of using food pricing as a political tool, arguing that recent…
IITA, UN Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has renewed its commitment to advancing agricultural transformation and food security in Nigeria through…