food

Nigerian farmers produced 20m tonnes of maize in 2021 –Association

Maize Farmers Association of Nigeria, on Monday in Katsina, said that Nigerian farmers produced no fewer than 20 million tonnes…

4 years ago

Lagos supports 17,467 farmers in 5 years

A World Bank-assisted project, Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement, and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS PROJECT), has empowered, trained, and supported…

4 years ago

Wheat prices soar over Russia-Ukraine War

The prices of wheat climbed to a nine-year high as investors worry about a potential supply disruption, being that Russia,…

4 years ago

NAFDAC seeks support for herbal medicine devt

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for more support and funding for herbal…

4 years ago

Food security: President Buhari unveils 13 rice pyramids

President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled 13 pyramids of locally produced rice in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The event took place…

4 years ago

NAFDAC to reduce importation of drugs by 70%

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is working on reducing the importation of…

4 years ago

AFEX launches $100m Food Security Fund

AFEX, Nigeria’s leading commodities market player, has announced a new $100m 10-year bond called The Food Security Fund (FSF). The…

4 years ago

Nigeria’s food import bill down  83.53% to $0.56 billion in seven years

Nigeria's food import bill has dropped by 83.53% from $3.40 billion in 2014 to $0.56 billion this year, due to…

4 years ago

FirstBank celebrates Youth Week 2021

From showcasing talents to the art of fashion design, identifying youths in the food business and lots more, First Bank…

4 years ago

Agric economists charge govt on research

The Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE) has called on the Federal Government to invest more in research and ensure…

5 years ago

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