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July 30, 2025

Food Insecurity: Nigeria, IFAD begin value chain programme

The vice-president said Mr Tinubu had the courage and conviction to take far-reaching decisions in terms of policy reforms.

Abubakar Kyari
July 30, 2025

Nigeria commits $538 million to SAPZ

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria has committed $538.05 million to the first phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones programme.

Kashim Shettima
July 29, 2025

Tinubu declared state of emergency on agriculture out of genuine concern for Nigerians: Shettima

Mr Shettima said the federal government implemented “very bold policies” to strengthen the food system.

President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
July 27, 2025

Shettima arrives Addis Ababa for UN food summit

The summit would bring together global leaders to reflect on progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit.

Shettima disembarking from a plane
July 27, 2025

Shettima departs Abuja for UN food summit in Ethiopia

The vice-president is expected back in Nigeria after his participation in the activities at the summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima
June 27, 2025

Shettima calls for decisive action in tackling climate change

Mr Shettima described climate change as a real danger that requires firm and immediate action.

Kashim Shettima
June 26, 2025

Shettima departs Nigeria for Ethiopia on state visit

Mr Shettima would also embark on a strategic tour of key industrial zones.

Vice President Kashim Shettima board plane
May 6, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines doubles Lagos flights from July

Africa’s leading airline, Ethiopian Airlines, says it will increase its Lagos service to twice daily from July 1.

Ethiopian Airlines
April 25, 2025

Ethiopia urges African countries to build capacity for disease prevention

As part of a collaborative effort to modernise Ethiopia’s health system, Russia handed the ministry a state-of-the-art mobile laboratory.

Mekdes Daba
March 17, 2025

ECA advocates coordinated regional strategy for Africa’s food security

ECA simulations suggest that with full implementation of the AfCFTA, intra-continental food trade could increase by over 60 per cent by 2045.

Economic Commission for Africa