Category: Food Security
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Borno Acting Governor, Minister Flag Off FG’s Emergency Food Distribution Targeting Vulnerable Households
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Federal Government on Thursday commenced the nationwide flag-off of emergency food and nutrition support for vulnerable persons, beginning with Borno State, as part of a strategic intervention to mitigate rising food insecurity and restore hope to conflict-affected communities. The exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, saw…
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FG Expands National Wheat Production Program, Targets Resilience in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Federal Government today officially launched the 2025/2026 Dry Season Wheat Production Programme in Maiduguri, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security and agricultural economy. The Federal Government today officially launched the 2025/2026 Dry Season Wheat Production Programme in Maiduguri, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security and…
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Humanitarian Minister Hails Local Solutions for Food Security in Resettling Borno Communities
By Abdulkareem Haruna NGALA, BORNO STATE – Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Netawe Yilwatda, has lauded the success of resilience-building initiatives in Ngala, a community grappling with the influx of returning refugees and a strained food system. The Minister’s remarks come as the federal government signals a pivot towards sustainable, local solutions amidst a “marginally…
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Without Tinubu’s Reforms, Nigerian Food Prices Would Be Three, Four Times Higher ~ Kyari
By Abdulkareem Haruna As the nation grapples with soaring food prices and the aftermath of multiple crises, Nigeria has launched an ambitious bid to overhaul its agricultural landscape. At the heart of this endeavor is a revamped Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, a symbolic and substantive change championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
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WHO Africa to Host Major Webinar Series on Food Policy to Combat Malnutrition
By Abdulkareem Haruna The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today announced a crucial webinar series aimed at strengthening food policy action and catalyzing multisectoral collaboration to address all forms of malnutrition…
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Food Security Minister Hails Nigeria Govt’s Ambitious Program to Revitalize Neglected Critical Public Assets
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria today embarked on a sweeping national initiative to breathe new life into its vast network of neglected and underperforming public infrastructure and equipment, with the official launch of the National Asset Restoration Programme in Maiduguri, Borno State. While holidaying and celebrating Eid in his ancestral hometown of Maiduguri, the Vice President…
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VP Shettima Commissions 375 Refurbished Tractors, Praises Borno’s Agricultural Push
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday commissioned 375 refurbished tractors, part of a broader initiative to boost agricultural productivity in Borno State and across Nigeria. The event, held at the Borno State Agricultural Mechanisation Authority (BOSAMA) headquarters, highlighted efforts by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)…
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Senator Lawan Hails New Bama University as a ‘Game Changer’ for Borno and Region
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State — Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central) is celebrating a significant legislative victory for his constituents and the wider Lake Chad region, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) in Bama. The Senator, who championed the bill, believes…
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EU Launches Agribusiness Platform to Boost Nigerian Agriculture
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union has officially launched a new digital platform aimed at galvanizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a move that signals intensified support for the West African nation’s efforts to transform its economy through farming. The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP), unveiled Friday in Abuja, is designed to connect key players…
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Nigeria Launches $500 Million Initiative to Bolster Food Security, Climate Resilience
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA – The Nigerian government on Friday inaugurated a steering committee to oversee the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million World Bank-backed effort aimed at strengthening the nation’s food security, water management practices, and resilience to climate change. The initiative seeks to develop large-scale, multi-purpose infrastructure for…
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