FG urges traders to reduce food prices, end exploitation of consumers
The Federal Government has urged retailers to reflect the reduction in food prices and shun exploiting consumers. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Tuesday during…
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Nigeria, Brazil sign MOU to boost agribusiness in 774 LGAs
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance…
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Agribusiness’ll create jobs for youths, says Oyo Gov Makinde
…….Flags off redevelopment of Eruwa Farm Settlement, promises to complete Ido-Eruwa road Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrade of moribund 3,250 hectares…
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Tinubu: Neglecting livestock farming, mistake that we won’t repeat
President Bola Tinubu, speaking in Abuja, reassured the public that past mistakes, such as neglecting livestock farming and relying on dairy imports, will be avoided. He pledged a robust framework…
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Agric Commissioner defends Gov Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to food security
……..As Lagos Rewards Eko Flavours Champion, others with N10m Lagos State has reiterated the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration commitment to food security in the State, as well as empowering the creative…
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Ogun Gov flags off distribution of fertilizers, moves to address food scarcity
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday flagged off the first phase of the distribution of fertilizers to different categories of farmers with a promise to aggressively tackle food…
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FEC agrees to separate Livestock Devt Ministry from Agriculture
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting on Wednesday has decided that the Ministry of Livestock Development be excised from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The Council…
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FG suspends tariffs, taxes on food importation to tackle high prices
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has unveiled measures that will be implemented over the next 180 days to arrest high food prices. Speaking at a press…
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Lagos plans big for food market, may partner Rungis
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given indications that the state food market may be modelled after Rungis International Market in Paris reputed to be the world’s second largest.…
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Enugu takes proactive measures against farmers, herders clashes
Enugu State says it has taken proactive and tested measures to ensure the security and safety of farmers to boost food sufficiency in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and…
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