A coalition of stakeholders in Nigeria’s food sector has called for urgent measures to curb food waste and promote sustainable consumption as part of efforts to reduce hunger and strengthen food security in the country. They made the call at the “Table for All” event held on Thursday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day with the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Platters and Co Restaurant, Ms. Jennifer Dinchi-Zando, noted that over 33 million Nigerians face persistent food insecurity, stressing the need for collective action to…
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Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger State has called on Nigeria to move beyond food security and embrace food sovereignty anchored on self-sufficiency, dignity, and agricultural independence. Bago made the call at the commemoration of the 2025 World Food Day, organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) on Thursday in Lagos. The event, themed “Food Security to Food Sovereignty: How Far Has Nigeria Gone?”, explored Nigeria’s progress in achieving agricultural independence. World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 to mark the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Bago explained that while food security…
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Gombe State have commended smallholder women farmers for their vital contributions to food security in the country. The commendation was made on Thursday in Gombe during an event to mark the 2025 World Food Day. The State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Absalom Akwaras, said women continue to play a critical role in ensuring food availability and sustainability in Nigeria. Akwaras, represented by a Principal Agriculture Officer, Mr. Daniel Madaki, said the government would continue to support and partner with women farmers to strengthen food systems and improve…
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring food security despite the state’s geographical limitations. The assurance was given at the grand finale of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems’ event marking the 2025 World Food Day, held on Thursday at the Police College Parade Ground, Ikeja. World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 to raise awareness about hunger, food insecurity, and the global need for collective action to improve food systems. In his keynote address, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to…
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has responded to public concern by clarifying that no inmate from the recent pardon list has been released yet, and that the entire clemency exercise remains under final review. In a statement, the office emphasized that the process is still at the “final administrative stage,” during which all names and recommendations are being vetted to ensure full compliance with legal and procedural standards before any release order is issued. Signed by Attorney General Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the declaration explained that after the Council of State approves the…
In a bid to curb the soaring prices of food items and prevent consumer exploitation, the Sokoto State Hisbah Board on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, convened a one-day meeting with various marketers’ associations, food vendors, and the State Chamber of Commerce to deliberate on the rising cost of essential commodities across the state. Speaking at the meeting, the Director General of the Sokoto State Hisbah Board, Nura Abdullahi Attajiri, said the objective was to find lasting solutions through collaboration among traders and other stakeholders. He noted that the discussions focused on identifying the causes of price hikes, promoting transparency, and…
Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation for security operations, has again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), marking its sixth recognition by Gartner. “We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM for the sixth time,” said Pete Harteveld, CEO of Exabeam. “Over the past year, we’ve made significant enhancements to the Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform, including the launch of Exabeam Nova to bring generative AI into the hands of every security analyst.” Steve Wilson, Chief AI and Product Officer, added that…
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has called for major global investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure across Africa to unlock the continent’s economic potential and boost productivity. Speaking at a seminar themed “Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age” during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., Elumelu stressed that productivity in the modern era goes beyond output per worker—it is about “creating opportunity for every person.” He noted that despite Africa’s vast potential, progress is hindered by structural challenges such as poor infrastructure, limited access to capital, and unreliable electricity supply—factors that must be addressed…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food systems have called for stronger linkages between agriculture, industry, and markets to unlock value chains, enhance food security, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. They made the call on Thursday in Lagos through a communiqué issued after the American Business Council (ABC) event themed “Galvanizing Transformation: Integrating Agriculture, Industry, and Markets for Sustainable Growth.” Mr. Foluso Alabi, Country Team Lead for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), emphasized the need for sustained efforts toward achieving food and nutrition security as a pathway to improved health, productivity, and economic performance. Alabi noted that…
The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to urgently assist victims of a devastating flood that ravaged several communities in Buruku and Ushongo Local Government Areas. The call followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Dr. Abraham Jabi, and the Deputy Chief Whip, Mr. Simon Gabo, during plenary on Wednesday in Makurdi. Speaking on behalf of Gabo, Jabi said the disaster, which followed days of heavy rainfall, submerged homes and farmlands and destroyed key bridges linking rural settlements. He explained that the Ambila Stream in Mbaya…