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Nigeria close to achieving food security – Minister

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu to ensuring that every Nigerian...

Expert urges northern governors to adopt Tela maize for food security

Programme Officer of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Nigeria, Dr Abraham Isah, has urged Northern governors to adopt the planting of Tela...

FCT farmers upbeat on GM crops, seek govt’s support

Farmers in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they are confident that Genetically Modified (GM) crops can boost their farm...

ACReSAL: Kaduna communities receive N375m to boost climate-smart agriculture

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has presented cheques worth $25,000 to 10 communities each, amounting to over N375 million, as a community revolving...

I earn N2.5m annually from tomato farming, says Gombe farmer

An entrepreneur from the Difa community in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, Salisu Danjuma, says he earns over N2.5 million annually...

Govt restates commitment to address food security

The Federal Government has restated its commitment towards addressing the food security challenges to ensure that no Nigerian goes to bed hungry. The Minister of...

GM crops will boost food security, says Biotech Society

The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) says that the promotion of Genetic Modification (GM) technology and Genetically Modified crops will help in fighting food...

UK pledges £204m for Nigeria’s agriculture growth

The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has expressed readiness to leverage £204 million in private sector finance and investment into...

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Grid collapses again due to system disturbance

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has announced that a system disturbance was experienced on Friday, January 23, 2026, at...
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FAO commits to early planting season toward humanitarian needs, response plan

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative to Nigeria, Dr Hussein Gadain, has reaffirmed commitment to timely planting...

Group flays illegal granite mining in Abia community, seeks govt intervention

The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), an environmental advocacy group, has condemned alleged illegal granite mining...

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Grid collapses again due to system disturbance

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