Tag: #FoodSecurity
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PLANTING SEASON: FARMERS HOPEFUL OVER RAINS, WORRIED BY RISING INPUT COSTS
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding communities have expressed mixed feelings as the 2026 planting season gets underway. While many farmers say the early rains have created favourable conditions for cultivation, they are concerned about the rising costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour. Some farmers say the increasing expenses have forced…
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CASSAVA VIRUS ALERT: EXPERTS WARN FARMERS OVER NEW DEADLY DISEASE THREAT
Cassava farmers in Kebbi State are being alerted to a new and dangerous cassava mosaic virus spreading across parts of Africa. The Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Root and Tuber Crops (WAVE) says the virus, known as the East African Cassava Mosaic Disease-Uganda variant, has not yet been detected in Nigeria but has…
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FG TARGETS FOOD SECURITY, JOBS THROUGH AGRO-PROCESSING ZONES PROGRAMME
The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s food systems and reduce post-harvest losses through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. Officials said the programme is designed to promote agro-processing, attract private sector investment, create jobs for youths and women, and strengthen food security across participating states. The government added that…
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FG PUSHES RANCHING, MODERN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION TO REFORM SECTOR
The Federal Government has called on pastoralists across Nigeria to embrace ranching and modern livestock production as part of efforts to reform the livestock sector. The Minister of Livestock Development said open grazing is becoming increasingly difficult due to population growth, climate change and expansion of farming activities. He added that sedentary livestock production would…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO PROTECT LOCAL BREEDS, BOOST LIVESTOCK FUTURE
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project is stepping up efforts to protect and maximise Nigeria’s indigenous animal genetic resources. Speaking in Abuja, National Coordinator Sanusi Abubakar said the push is key to improving livestock productivity, tackling climate challenges, and strengthening food security. The plan? Get serious about tracking and understanding local breeds—what they are,…
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BENUE’S “AGRIC GOLDMINE” + POULTRY WARNING: EXPERTS SOUND THE ALARM
A former president of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Charles Ibe, has urged Benue State to fully harness its rich agriculture and livestock sector, describing it as a “goldmine” capable of reducing dependence on federal allocations. Speaking in Makurdi, he highlighted crops like soybeans, cassava, millet, and sorghum as globally competitive assets, stressing that strong…
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BENUE SITTING ON “AGRIC GOLDMINE” — EXPERT URGES STATE TO CASH IN
A former president of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Charles Ibe, is urging the Benue Government to stop relying heavily on federal allocations and fully tap into its rich agricultural and livestock resources. Speaking in Makurdi during World Veterinary Day events, Ibe described the state as a “goldmine” of crops like soybeans, sorghum, millet, and…
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REMI TINUBU FLAGS OFF PROJECTS, FOOD PROGRAMME IN BORNO
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned key projects in Maiduguri, including modern nursing quarters and two mega primary schools built by Gov. Babagana Zulum. The new quarters—eight fully furnished blocks—aim to improve living conditions for healthcare workers, while the schools come with ICT centres, solar power, and sports facilities to upgrade learning. She also…
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CASHEW INDUSTRY CRIES OUT: “GIVE US SUPPORT OR LOSE GLOBAL EDGE”
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria is calling on the Federal Government to step in with incentives to revive Nigeria’s struggling cashew value chain. Its president, Joseph Ajanaku, says high production, storage, and processing costs are squeezing farmers and processors making it hard to compete globally. Top of the wishlist: low-interest loans (3–5%) for processors,…
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POULTRY FARMERS CRY OUT: ‘NO MONEY, NO EGGS’ IN LAGOS
Poultry farmers in Lagos are raising alarm over lack of financing, warning it’s crippling their ability to expand production. Farmers say stocking birds now costs millions, with one producer revealing she spent nearly ₦2 million just to fill her pens — a cost many can’t sustain, leaving some pens empty. To cope, many now raise…
