Category: Food
Ogun Deepens Agribusiness Reforms as OGSTEP Chair Leads Strategic Review With IITA
The Chairman of the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) Project Steering Committee and Ogun State Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Hon Prince OlaDapo Okubadejo, joined a strategic project review and team retreat held by the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan. The retreat focused on fast-tracking Ogun State’s agribusiness…
FLAG OFF WHEAT FARMING
Maiduguri, Borno State — November 16, 2025 The Federal Government has officially flagged off the 2025–2026 wheat dry-season farming programme in Borno State, marking a significant step toward boosting national food production and reducing reliance on wheat imports. The launch, held in Maiduguri, brought together top government officials, agricultural stakeholders, and representatives of farming communities…
Angry Youths Loot Seyi Tinubu’s Ramadan Palliatives in Gombe Amid Growing Criticism
A truckload of Ramadan palliatives donated by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was looted by angry youths in Gombe State on Monday, highlighting rising frustrations over economic hardship and the perceived inadequacy of temporary relief measures. Palliative Distribution Sparks Controversy Seyi Tinubu has been touring northern states, including Gombe, to distribute food items…
1.3 Million Malnourished Children at Risk as UNICEF Faces Critical Funding Shortage
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that it will exhaust its supply of lifesaving food to treat severely malnourished children in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months due to a severe funding shortage. The crisis has been exacerbated by cuts to foreign aid under the Trump administration, leaving 1.3…
Tinubu Gifts 7,000 Bags of Rice to APC Members in Zamfara as Ramadan Package
President Bola Tinubu has distributed 7,000 bags of rice to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State as part of a “Ramadan package” aimed at alleviating economic hardship among party members and less-privileged individuals in the state. The gesture, which underscores the president’s commitment to supporting his party and vulnerable citizens, was…
Keyamo Warns Foreign Airlines: Patronize Local Caterers or Face Summer Schedule Rejection
The Nigerian government has issued a stern warning to foreign airlines operating in the country, mandating them to patronize local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The directive was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Keyamo emphasized the…
Shettima Calls for Private Sector Investment to Tackle Hunger, Transform Nigeria’s Food System
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the private sector to increase investments in Nigeria’s food system to address the persistent hunger and economic hardship facing the nation. Speaking at the ‘Strategic Workshop on Agriculture and Food Security’ organized by the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Nigerian…
Federal Government Receives First Batch of 2,000 Tractors from Belarus
The Federal Government has taken a significant step toward revolutionizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector with the arrival of the first batch of 2,000 tractors from Belarus. This development fulfills President Bola Tinubu’s directive to modernize farming activities and boost food production across the country. The heavy-duty equipment, which has been assembled in Abuja, marks a…
2025 Budget to Focus on Agricultural Development – Governor Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing food security through increased agricultural investment in the 2025 budget. He outlined this vision during an inspection of the “Bring Youth Back into Agriculture Project” in Oke Ako, Iyemero, and Gede in the northern senatorial districts of Ekiti State on Saturday. Governor…
Food Security: Ogun to Introduce Price Control, Ban Levies in Markets
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to introduce a price control mechanism in the state’s markets as part of his administration’s efforts to tackle rising food prices. In a significant move aimed at easing the burden on residents, the governor also declared a ban on all forms of market levies, except for…