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Crop conservation, research vital in addressing food security challenges – IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says the conservation of crops at gene bank and research conduction are vital to addressing food security...

FAO, partners move to strengthen food security in West Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in collaboration with stakeholders, has unveiled the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Subregional Investment Forum to promote agricultural transformation and tackle...

Africa steps up fertiliser, soil health agenda to secure food future

On Monday, September 1, 2025, the Africa Fertiliser Industry Development Association was officially launched during a special event on “Advancing the Momentum of the...

Dangote urges prioritisation of food security in Africa, as AfricaRice seeks public-private partnerships

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the prioritisation of food security and self-sufficiency across Africa, stressing the continent’s vast...

UK commits $7.5m to boost food security, climate resilience

The British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has committed $7.5 million to Nigerian agri-tech platform, Babban Gona. The British Deputy High Commissioner...

Stakeholders advocate GMO technology for improved food security

Stakeholders have emphasised that Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology offers huge benefits to African farmers in boosting food production and achieving food security in...

Lagos unveils N500bn agric initiative to boost food security

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, launched a ₦500 billion Uptake Guarantee Fund aimed at transforming the state’s food...

Bauchi validates climate change policy to combat food insecurity

The Bauchi State Government says it has validated the Climate Change Policy to enhance food security in the state.  Mr. Danlami Kawule, Commissioner for Housing...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...