President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nationwide.
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The Adamawa State Government says it has invested N2 billion in the procurement of agricultural inputs ahead of the farming season to curb food insecurity in the state.
The Agriculture/Agro-Wealth Development Initiative (AAWDI) has unveiled a blueprint to complement government efforts in achieving food sufficiency and security in Nigeria.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi on Thursday inaugurated the “Nourish Nigeria” project to bolster food security in Nigeria.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has started developing its Agricultural Policy and Implementation Plan to guide interventions toward increasing food production in the FCT.
To improve food security and combat malnutrition among women of reproductive age and children under 5, the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) program has trained 109 women-led farmers on best agronomic practices for producing orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and vegetables in five local government areas of Bauchi State.
A Scientist at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Prof. Olalekan Akinbo says genome editing (Ged), an innovative solution, is a critical strategy in the fight against food insecurity.
Bauchi State has launched its Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (BSMSPAN) 2024-2028, a comprehensive strategy to tackle malnutrition among children under five and improve food security for a healthier society.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has called on stakeholders to address security challenges in communities across the North Central geopolitical zone to ensure food security.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says a unified regional approach will guarantee food security in Eastern Africa and overcome persistent trade barriers.