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School Feeding: Pupils fed with genetically modified rice in pilot programme
A total of 500 students, teachers and parents in Kebbi are being fed genetically modified rice in a…
Afreximbank commits $2bn for food export, security initiative
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has entered into a framework agreement for the Export Agriculture for Food Security…
NESG moves to strengthen food safety
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced its partnership with some stakeholders to strengthen interventions to promote…
Export of processed agric products, Africa’s highway to wealth — Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the highway to wealth on the continent is…
FG, IFAD to deepen collaboration on food production
The Federal Government is to deepen its collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through technology…
FAO report reveals hidden costs of agrifood systems
Although current agrifood systems provide nourishment and sustain economies, they also impose huge hidden costs on health and…
IFPRI, others unveil food security simulator
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has unveiled the Nigeria Food Security Simulator (FSS Nigeria) tool to…
Institute engages MACBAN, others to revolutionise livestock production in Nigeria
The International Livestock Research and Training Institute (ILRTI), has commenced engagement with critical stakeholders to revolutionise livestock production…
AfDB, partners inject $1bn to fund Nigeria’s SAPZs
African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), have voted…
Tela maize has immense economic benefits – Minister
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, has assured that drought resistant, pests resilient and…