The latest engagement came on the heels of a courtesy visit to the Vice President of the Federation, Kashim Shettima and a tour of the agribusiness rice farm and mill by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari. The post Olam Agri reaffirms commitment to food security, meets Finance Minister appeared first on […]
Hardship: Agric minister warns against hoarding, speculative trading of grains
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has issued a stern warning against hoarding and speculative trading as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to scale up food production in the country. The minister gave this warning on Sunday in Abuja at a special Ramadan lecture/Iftar organised by the Special Assistant to the President […]
Nigerian Govt distributing grain to lessen hunger – Agric Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari said the Federal Government has commenced distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains to some focal points of state capitals to lessen hunger in the land. Kyari disclosed this at an interactive session with the Senate joint Committee on Agriculture, Production Services and Rural Development […]
Fertilizer Price: Minister asks NNPCL to sell gas to Dangote, Indorama in Naira
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has called on NNPC Limited to permit Dangote Fertilizer and Indorama Fertilizer to purchase gas in naira in order to reduce the cost of fertilizer. Kyari made the call on Tuesday during a sectorial debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. The minister presented […]
Agric In Nigeria (March Edition): Food dimension to Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis
BREAKING: Hardship: Nigerian Govt to commence distribution of grains across states
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, says the Ministry will this week commence the distribution of 42,000 metric tons of grains across the 36 states of the federation, as approved by President Bola Tinubu. Kyari said the Ministry is working with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and the Department of […]
Tinubu administration to release 42,000 metric tonnes of ‘assorted food commodities’ – Aide
Nigerian government to give citizens free 42,000 metric tonnes of grain
The Nigerian government has emphasised that the 42, 000 metric tonnes of grains to be released to the needy will be free of charge. DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian government had promised to release grains to the public from its national reserves in a move to cushion the effect of economic hardship on citizens. […]
Nigerian government to give citizens free 42,000 metric tonnes of grain
The Nigerian government has emphasised that the 42, 000 metric tonnes of grains to be released to the needy will be free of charge. DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian government had promised to release grains to the public from its national reserves in a move to cushion the effect of economic hardship on citizens. […]