Tag: #NigerianAgriculture
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LAGOS LAUNCHES N500 MILLION OUNJE EKO FARMERS’ SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
The Lagos State government has officially launched the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, a massive N500 million initiative aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local farmers. The programme offers a 25% subsidy on poultry and fish feeds, as part of efforts to stabilize food supply and curb inflation ahead of the festive season. Commissioner…
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FAO WARNS: OVER 34 MILLION NIGERIANS FACE ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY BY JUNE 2026 WITHOUT URGENT ACTION
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded a serious alarm that around 34.7 million Nigerians, including millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), could face a severe food crisis by mid-2026 if swift interventions are not made. This was revealed in the October 2025 Cadre Harmonisé Food and Nutrition Insecurity Analysis, co-released by FAO and…
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FARMER FACES COURT FOR DESTROYING CROPS WORTH N3 MILLION
A 55-year-old farmer, Sunday Olowosoga, found himself in hot water at the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Friday. He’s been charged with maliciously damaging crops and palm trees valued at N3 million after allegedly bulldozing farmland during a dispute with the owner. Despite the serious charges of misdemeanor, Sunday pleaded not guilty.…
