According to the statement, this year’s awardees will share a $500,000 cash prize award for their work to preserve the world’s heritage of seeds. The post Two scientists named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Improving food security using digital solutions, By Shuaib S. Agaka
The convergence of digital innovation and agriculture in Nigeria represents not just a technological revolution, but a societal transformation towards sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems that nourish communities, empower farmers as stewards of the land, and safeguard the planet for future generations. Food is one of the basic necessities of life that every living […]
Nutrition top priority in our food security agenda – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve nutrition across Nigeria, calling on faith and traditional leaders to champion their communities’ efforts. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, the Vice President stressed that Nigeria’s future readiness hinges not just on food abundance but on the […]
Criticisms trail Nigeria’s approval of GMO Corn for planting
Tela maize is a maize variety that has been genetically engineered for improved insect resistance and drought tolerance, to boost farmers’ yield per hectare and also complement existing demand gaps. The post Criticisms trail Nigeria’s approval of GMO Corn for planting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Olam Agri reaffirms commitment to food security, meets Finance Minister
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 […]
Food Security: Zulum meets Tinubu, wants irrigation projects revitalised
The South Chad irrigation project, he said, has the “potential to produce food to cater for the needs of the entire northern Nigeria or I can say even the entire country.” The post Food Security: Zulum meets Tinubu, wants irrigation projects revitalised appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
How Jigawa is leading Nigeria’s food security efforts – Governor
Governor Namadi says Jigawa State’s investment in wheat, hibiscus, sesame, and gum Arabic production is playing a pivotal role in Nigeria’s pursuit of food security and economic prosperity. The post How Jigawa is leading Nigeria’s food security efforts – Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Nearly $200 million invested in food security in Nigeria—US Embassy
The official noted that they have also provided modest grants to 33 private-sector companies to leverage over $150 million in private-sector development, generate $306 million in domestic sales, and create over 23,000 jobs. The post Nearly $200 million invested in food security in Nigeria—US Embassy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
NCS: Food security and the shuttle to Kano’s largest grain market, By Dahiru Lawal
The market leaders also appealed to the NCS to formalise the import and export process and enforce the Nigeria Export Proceed (NXP) number to increase export proceeds. They also appealed to the Federal and state governments to embark on massive agricultural production by mobilising able-bodied Nigerians en masse and providing fertilisers and machineries. I was […]
Hardship: Ekiti govt sets up eight-man committee on food security
The governor affirmed the key role agriculture plays in the lives of the people, stressing that the only way out of the present economic doldrums in the country is to increase and improve productivity. The post Hardship: Ekiti govt sets up eight-man committee on food security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico