The Bank of Industry has launched a palliative food program to cushion the effect of economic challenges Nigerians are facing. Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who launched the program at the BoI’s head office in Lagos, recently, said the move came on the heels of the current administration’s effort to support […]
Olam Agri in Nigeria suspends offtake of maize, sorghum
Olam Agri in Nigeria, a leading provider of differentiated food, feed, and fibre products, has said that it recognises the nation’s significant challenges of food insecurity, and as a major buyer and processor of food staples, it shares the concerns around the high prices and supply chain disruptions affecting the availability of essential grains. The […]
Stakeholders want private sector partnership on food security
Tackling the growing problem of food insecurity and malnutrition in the country was at the front burner when stakeholders met during the SUN Business Network Annual Meeting held in Lagos on Friday. The event was themed ‘Building a National Collaborative Mechanism for Nutrition in Nigeria: A Catalyst for Change.’ Speaking during the, the Executive Director […]
AU declares coffee strategic crop for Africa
The African Union (AU), a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa, has officially designated coffee as a strategic commodity for the continent. The AU made coffee a strategic commodity for the continent during the 37th AU Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following an earlier Kampala coffee declaration. […]
Shettima, Alia Meet Over Food Security Challenge
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday met with Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, at the presidential villa on Thursday, to discuss the country’s food security challenge. Speaking to State House Correspondents after the meeting, Alia emphasised the need for the Federal Government to prioritise agricultural development in order to achieve food security in Nigeria. […]
UK Announces £10m Facility To Support Food Security In Nigeria
The United Kingdom has announced a new package of support to make Nigeria’s agriculture sector more climate resilient.Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, speaking in Lagos Tuesday, announced a £10 million UK-backed facility in Nigeria, in partnership with finance company InfraCredit that will unlock funding for sustainable and climate-friendly infrastructure development projects – such as providing renewable […]
Nigerian Government, Stakeholders Move To Tackle Food Insecurity
The Federal Government has called on the Cooperative sector to key into government’s desire to make safe, affordable and nutrition food available to all Nigerians. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Ernest Umakhihe made the call at a Cooperative stakeholders workshop on recently in Abuja. The workshop was organised to […]
QUICK TAKE! Checkmating Nigeria’s Rising Food Imports
Nigeria’s rising food imports have become a major concern for the country’s economy, as it threatens food security and affects the local agricultural sector. Without any ado, here are some ways to checkmate Nigeria’s rising food imports: 1. Increase Investment in Agriculture: Nigeria has a vast agricultural sector that can provide the food needed for […]
OCP Africa Partners Microsoft To Strengthen Food Security In Africa
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Moroccan phosphate and fertilizer giant OCP Group, has announced partnership with Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office in order to strengthen food security in Africa. The partnership will enable smallholder farmers to access skills and information through agri-digital services by leveraging OCP Africa programs, such as the agri-hub concept, to support millions […]
President Buhari Approves N24.4billion For Smart Irrigation Scheme
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has announced that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the sum of N24.4 billion for phase one of the smart irrigation scheme in the Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Mohammad Haruna, executive vice chairman, disclosed this at the foundation laying of the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) in […]