Tag: Food Security
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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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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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Agric Minister Calls for Innovative Solutions to Combat Food Insecurity in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna Lagos, Nigeria – In a powerful address at the Food and Energy Security in Africa Conference, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat the escalating threat of food insecurity in Nigeria. He warned that this growing crisis not only jeopardizes…
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5000 Farmers to Benefit from Yobe’s Multi-Billion Naira Agric Empowerment Programme Launched By President Tinubu
By Abdul Kareem The launching of the multi-billion naira Yobe State Agricultural Empowerment Programme, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, July 20, promises to transform farming practices and significantly ensure food security in the state. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, inaugurated the comprehensive programme, underscoring its potential to revolutionize agriculture through…
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Governor Lawal’s Bold Food Security Initiatives Tackles Poverty and Insecurity in Zamfara
By Abdul Kareem GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara State, known for its fertile lands, abundant pastures, water bodies, and rich mineral deposits, is a land of opportunity for agriculture and mining. Despite its natural wealth, the state struggles with extreme poverty, affecting over 60% of its population, according to the 2018 World Bank data. Agriculture and…
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Governor Zulum Returns to Borno, Vows to Tackle Food Scarcity, Security Challenges
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Borno State (tHT) — After a month-long holiday, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State returned to a warm welcome from supporters amidst heavy rain at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri. In a tarmac interview with journalists, Governor Zulum outlined his plans to address pressing issues as he resumes his…
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When FAO, Borno Government Launch 2024 Agricultural Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity
By Abdul Kareem In a deliberte move towards combating food insecurity in Northeast Nigeria, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Borno State Government have recently launched the 2024 Rainy Season Input Distribution program. This initiative, held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, aims to boost food security and resilience among conflict-affected communities in…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: As President Tinubu, Governor Zulum Meet on Reactivation of South Chad Irrigation Scheme
By Abdul Kareem In an effort to usher in a new age of agricultural prosperity in Northern Nigeria, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State secured a pivotal commitment from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reactivation of the South Chad irrigation scheme. This development emerged from a strategic meeting at the Presidential Villa, where…
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