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Food security: Research agency urges farmers to embrace biotechnology

The Federal Government has advised farmers to embrace biotechnology as a measure to tackle food shortage and disease control. The Director-General of the National Biotechnology...

Food inflation: Subsistence farming to the rescue?

Escalating food prices compounded by insecurity, economic downturn, high cost of transportation and climate change are reshaping Nigerian agricultural landscape. Granted, the Federal Government is...

GMOs in Africa: Food security, food slavery or cultural imperialism?

The origin of food is seed. Whoever controls the seed controls the entire food chain. These seeds are not owned by any African entity,...

U.S. unveils global food security strategy plan for Nigeria

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria. Melissa...

Expert raises concern over climate change impact on food security

An agronomist, Mr Joseph Kaltungo, has raised concerns over the impact of climate change on food security efforts, urging government at all levels to...

Cross River moves to ensure food security

The Commissioner for Information in Cross River, Mr Erasmus Ekpang, says the government has put in place a robust plan to ensure food security...

AfDB approves $50m loan to support climate resilience, improve livelihoods, boost food security in Yobe

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate...

Food insecurity in Nigeria: The interplay of security and availability

In recent years, Nigeria has faced a growing crisis of food insecurity, stemming from various factors including political instability, economic downturns, and widespread insecurity...

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Group empowers Cross River community, women in bee farming, others

Environmental non-government organisation (NGO), DEVCON-PADIC-Afria, has wrapped up a two-year project by empowering women and other community members in...
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African Energy Chamber applauds as Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication to simplifying policies and facilitating market growth for global oil...

Scavengers: Lagos Assembly wants governor to enforce Environmental Protection Law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the state’s Environmental...

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Group empowers Cross River community, women in bee farming, others

Environmental non-government organisation (NGO), DEVCON-PADIC-Afria, has wrapped up a...

African Energy Chamber applauds as Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication...
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