ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has approved the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, for the development of irrigation infrastructure at the Kafin Chiri dam in the Garko local government area of the state, at the cost of N2.5 billion.
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About 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, one in eleven globally, and one in five in Africa. Also, 1.2 billion adults have been projected to be obese by 2030.
Progress fighting global hunger has been set back 15 years, leaving around 733 million people going hungry in 2023, according to the latest UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI).
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beans, tomatoes, irish potatoes, garri, yam and other food items witnessed significant price increases in June 2024.
ASHENEWS reports that the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to…
The Kaduna State Government, with support from the NGO HarvestPlus, has validated the state’s Revised Policy on Food and Nutrition…
Some consumers of confectionaries in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, have stopped buying bread, meat pies and other pastries, due to continuous hikes in the price of the commodities.
In Sokoto State, the cost of fresh vegetables has soared, impacting household staples like spinach stew, tomato stew, and other common dishes.
Some veterinarians say they are in support of the proposed creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development to address the lingering…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development will boost Nigeria’s…