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Food Security
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Benue State to launch grain storage network and boost ginger farming
Benue State plans to build grain reserves across its local government areas and provide specialized training for ginger farmers to improve agricultural security.
Delta State residents seek divine intervention against trespassing herders
Ike-Onicha villagers in Delta State have turned to traditional deities to drive away armed herdsmen who have halted farming activities and triggered a food crisis in their community.
Agriculture Ministry partners with NIMC to authenticate farmers for support programs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is adopting the NIMC's identity platform to verify farmers and ensure that government aid reaches the correct recipients through a new, transparent database.
Governor Lawal Provides Extensive Farm Aid to Zamfara Agricultural Sector
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has launched an agricultural support initiative, distributing 72,000 bags of fertiliser and other essential farming inputs to farmers across all 14 local government areas to boost food security.
Governor Zulum initiates 50 percent fertiliser subsidy and grants free tools to 120,000 Borno farmers
Governor Zulum has launched a major agricultural support initiative in Borno State, providing 50 percent subsidised fertiliser and free farming tools to 120,000 farmers, alongside a ₦500 million cash aid program for vulnerable residents.
Peter Obi Advocates for Pro-Citizen Leadership to Resolve Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis
Peter Obi claims that Nigeria's severe food crisis is a result of incompetent leadership and urges the government to secure agricultural zones and shift focus toward food production.
Peter Obi Urges Government Action Following UN Hunger Alert in Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent action following a UN report revealing that millions of people in Northern Nigeria are facing critical levels of hunger.
Peter Obi Urges Immediate State Action on Northern Nigeria Food Insecurity
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi is urging the government to adopt proactive measures to combat a deepening food crisis affecting millions in Northern Nigeria.
Peter Obi decries severe food insecurity across Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi has criticized the government's handling of the food crisis in Northern Nigeria, citing a UN report that highlights record-level hunger affecting millions of citizens.
Kano Consumer Protection Agency Vows Legal Action Against Counterfeit Agrochemical Sellers
The Kano State Consumer Protection Agency is preparing to prosecute vendors of fake agrochemicals following reports of crop damage across the state.