• President Tinubu’s 2023 Visit To India Yielding Results Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership, pledging to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security. This is contained in…
HAMZAT Enjoins Youth To Embrace Agriculture, Assures Of Government Support
* 26 ‘AGRITHON’ Finalists Commended Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has enjoined the 26 ‘Agrithon’ finalists to spread the word about the Sanwo-Olu administration’s initiatives to empower young people to become a better version of themselves and…
FG Moves to Reduce LPG Prices by Banning Exports
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has voiced serious concerns over the rising prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly referred to as cooking gas, in Nigeria. In response to the escalating costs, the Minister…
Rockefeller Foundation Joins G20 Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to Advance Climate-Resilient School Meals
The Rockefeller Foundation became the first philanthropy to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty (Global Alliance) at an event today with its President Rajiv Shah, the Brazilian Ambassador to the Rome-based Agencies, Carla Barroso Carneiro, and The Food…
Sustainable Environment: LAWMA Goes on Motorised Advocacy Campaign
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the…
Local Communities Demand Environmental Accountability Ahead of COP29 in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
In a significant move towards environmental justice, local communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta convened a dialogue in Bayelsa State on September 17, 2024, organized by Connected Advocacy. The meeting aimed to address the pressing issues of environmental degradation caused by…
NNPC Foundation Offers Relief to Borno Flood Victims
The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has extended a helping hand to flood-affected communities in Borno State. In a display of solidarity with the Borno State Government, the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele…
Africa targets high yields amidst climate resilience as new cereal and legume breeding consortium takes off
It was a cool and breezy evening in Koba. Abou Camara sat in his reclining chair, with the gentle breeze caressing his bearded face and unveiling the palpable feeling of satisfaction and happiness emanating from his being. Abou, a renowned…
Empowering Türki̇ye’s Agricultural Future: Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Vakif Katilim Bankasi Sign USD 30 Million Financing Agreement
Strategic Partnership to Propel SME Growth and Strengthen Food Security in Türkiye In a decisive move to bolster Türkiye’s economic and agricultural landscape, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) has partnered with Vakıf Katılım Bankası…
Fadahunsi Memorial: Engineers Seek Solutions to Address Environmental Impact on Nigeria’s Food Security
A clarion call for urgent action to address the escalating environmental crisis and its devastating impact on Nigeria’s food security was sounded earlier today at the 7th Memorial Lecture in honor of Late Engr. (Chief) Samuel Olatunde (S.O) Fadahunsi, Past…