Tag: food
Food prices continue to rise in November – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that prices of selected food items increased in November.
This is, according to the NBS Selected Food Prices...
The protein supply chain: A backbone of civilisation, By Okezue Bell
If I showed you these three products and asked you to name something that they all had in common, what would you say?
One of...
Lagos PDP urges Sanwo-Olu to scrap levies on food
By ADEYEMI ADELEYE
LAGOS- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to scrap multiple taxes and levies on...
West Africa’s food economy to hit $480b by 2030
The United Nations office in Nigeria has projected that food economy in West Africa and Sahel sub-region would hit $480 billion in 2030 with...
‘Digital innovation will drive growth in food business’
The Chief Executive Officer of FoodCo, Nigeria, Ade Sun-Basorun, has said the adoption of digital innovation will drive sustainability and growth in the country’s...
Politics won’t stop our food support scheme ― Osun Govt
Osun State Government on Friday said politicking would not stop distribution of food to vulnerable residents across the state.
Speaking at the 10th edition of...
Budget 2022: FG to spend N12bn on NYSC members’ kits, transport,...
The Federal Government has earmarked a total of N12.17bn for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ kits, transport and feeding allowance in the...
Taking herbal formulations after 14 days of preparation risky – NAFDAC
THE Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned Nigerians to avoid the risk...
Ogun Govt distributes seedlings to farmers to improve food production
Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to boost food production in the state through the provision and distribution of free seedlings to smallholder...
Food sufficiency: FG, CARI partner on sustenance of local rice production
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) are collaborating to sustain rice production through national and...
Northern Traders Threaten To Cut Off Food Supply Nationwide
Northern traders under the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers in Nigeria (AUFCDN) have threatened to cut off food supply nationwide.
AUFCDN also threatened...
Prices of root and tuber crops increase in FCT markets
The prices of root and tuber crops like yam and Irish potatoes have gone up in some markets in the FCT ahead of Sallah...
Kano Govt. commends Ramadan feeding committee
The Kano State Government has commended the state’s Ramadan Free Feeding Committee for effectively distributing quality food to the less privileged.
Commissioner for Information Muhammad...
Terms of trade decline by 0.26 per cent in October –...
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) at the weekend disclosed there was a decrease of 0.26 per cent in all commodity terms of trade...
CBN disburses N1.487trn to boost food security
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed N1.487 trillion under its various agricultural programmes to boost food security.
The CBN Governor, Mr...
Over 30,000 farmers Received N4.32bn ACGSF loan in 2020- CBN
In its efforts to boost food production, the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and...
Arms, food supply to bandits necessitated ‘No-fly-zone’ decision — Presidency
The Presidency has explained reasons for declaration of a no-fly-zone in Zamfara State.
It said it was to curtail influx of arms and other logistics...
“Her Tummy Is Full Of Garri” – Kiddwaya Says As He...
Reality star, Kiddwaya has denied claims that his girlfriend, Erica is pregnant while blaming her protruding stomach on her love for garri.
In West Africa...
Nigeria among world largest consumers of instant noodles, data reveals
From Suleiman Idris
Data from the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) has revealed that Nigeria is currently among the largest consumers of instant noodles, with...
6 side effects of not drinking enough water
The importance of water to the mechanics of the human body cannot be overemphasized. It serves as a lubricant to the digestive system and...