Tag: #FoodSecurity
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BPP TO LAUNCH NEW NATIONAL FOOD PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES ON JULY 13
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has announced plans to unveil the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services on July 13 in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and efficiency in public procurement. According to the Director-General of BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the new framework was developed in collaboration…
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ALIMOSHO LG CHAIRMAN REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR FARMERS, ANNOUNCES AUGUST FOOD INITIATIVE
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Akinpelu Johnson, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers, describing agriculture as a key driver of food security, economic growth, and community development. Speaking during a meeting with members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other agricultural stakeholders, Johnson said farmers remain central to the…
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FG LAUNCHES TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY AND AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Agricultural Produce Residue Standards as part of efforts to strengthen food safety and improve the quality of Nigerian agricultural exports. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said the initiative is aimed at helping Nigerian agricultural…
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JIGAWA FARMERS HOPEFUL FOR STRONG HARVESTS, CALL FOR TIMELY FARM INPUT SUPPORT
Jigawa Farmers Hopeful for Strong Harvests, Call for Timely Farm Input Support Farmers in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State say the start of the rainy season has boosted optimism for a productive farming year. Speaking to NAN, several farmers expressed hope that consistent rainfall would support crop growth and improve agricultural output. However,…
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BAUCHI SEMA ADVISES FARMERS ON FLOOD-RESILIENT SEEDS AHEAD OF 2026 RAINS
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is advising farmers across the state to adopt drought-resistant and early-maturing seed varieties ahead of the 2026 rainy season. According to the agency, the guidance is aimed at helping farmers reduce potential losses linked to flooding and dry spells expected during the farming season. Farmers have also been…
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KANO REPORTS AGRICULTURAL GAINS, FOOD SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THREE YEARS
Kano State says it has recorded significant progress in agriculture and food security over the past three years through investments in irrigation, mechanisation, farmer support programmes, and livestock development. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Danjuma Mahmud, said the state has developed a comprehensive farmers’ database…
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AFAN COMMENDS FG’S FREE FERTILISER DISTRIBUTION TO 79,040 FARMERS
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State chapter, has praised the Federal Government’s fertiliser distribution programme targeting 79,040 farmers across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). AFAN described the initiative as a timely intervention that could help reduce production costs for farmers and support increased food production. According to the association,…
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AANI, FOUNDATION EMPOWER 200 WOMEN, YOUTHS THROUGH KADUNA AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Efforts to boost food production and improve livelihoods in Kaduna State have received a boost as the Agricultural Agenda Nigeria Initiative (AANI), in partnership with the Dogara Gyet Foundation (DGF), launched an Agricultural Intervention Support Programme targeting women and young people. According to a joint statement by both organisations, the first phase of the programme…
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FCT FARMERS WORRY OVER RISING INPUT COSTS DESPITE PROMISING RAINS
Farmers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say the 2026 planting season has started with both hope and concern. While early rainfall has encouraged cultivation, many farmers say soaring costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour are making farming increasingly difficult. Some farmers told the press that fertiliser prices have risen sharply compared to last…
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UN REPORT: 121 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD AID IN 2025 – AMINA MOHAMMED
The United Nations has reported major global humanitarian progress, stating that 121 million people received food assistance in 2025. According to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, 191 million children were vaccinated against measles during the same period, while 84 million people benefited from social protection programmes. The report also notes that over half a billion…
