Sunday, July 19, 2026

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

November 26, 2024

Bill Gates has ulterior motive; Nigerian lawmakers should reject GMO foods: CAC Ambassador

Mr Nwabufo urged the National Assembly to act decisively to protect Nigerians

genetically modified organism
October 14, 2024

AfDB, partners agree to fast-track implementation of Nigeria’s SAPZ programme

The first phase of the Nigeria SAPZ program is expected to unlock about $1 billion in private-sector investments.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
September 5, 2024

FG begins sale of rice at N40,000 to ‘hungry’ Nigerians with NIN

Mr Kyari inaugurated the sale of the subsidised milled rice on Thursday in Abuja, saying the exercise would be carried out across the country.

August 18, 2024

Stakeholders fear tariff removal on food items may hurt local production 

Mr Ambi said that farmers and producers may face increased competition from imported goods

Maize, Wheat, cowpea
August 14, 2024

Tariff Removal: FG sets duty rate guidelines for staple foods

The food items included maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas.

farmers
July 22, 2024

Agriculture: Abbas calls for youth, women empowerment through bankable business proposals

He expressed the commitment of the legislators to support youth and women’s development through various projects and programmes.

Tajudeen Abbas
June 30, 2024

Shettima reiterates FG’s commitment to security, welfare of Nigerians

Vice-President Kashim Shettima reiterated the federal government’s commitment to citizens’ advancement, security, and welfare on Saturday in Keffi, Nasarawa.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
May 27, 2024

FG distributes 58,500 tonnes of rice nationwide to mitigate food price hikes

He highlighted that the ministry’s presidential priority under the Renewed Hope Agenda is to boost agriculture to achieve food security.

BAGS OF RICE used to illustrate the story
May 13, 2024

FG targets rice, maize, others for year-round cropping to boost food production

The minister reiterated the commitment of the government to further expand the investment space in the Nigerian economy.

farmers
May 12, 2024

FG reaffirms commitment to improving food security

He said the initiative aimed to catalyse farming activities and nutrition security in line with President Bola Tinubu’s emergency declaration on food security.

Abubakar Kyari