Author: Adewale Kupoluyi

The Nigeria Director of the Agricultural Development for Economic Growth Initiative (AgDEG), Mr. Joseph Unogwu has cautioned that the Federal Government’s duty-free food imports and resulting price crash could worsen Nigeria’s food insecurity. Unogwu gave the warning during an interview in Makurdi, Benue State. The Federal Government had, in July 2024, opened borders for a 150-day window to allow duty-free imports of rice, maize, and wheat. The measure, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, was meant to curb food inflation and ease the high cost of living. Unogwu cautioned that flooding the market with imports would cripple local food…

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has started moving the 30,000 cattle from Abuja city centre to the Kawu Grazing Reserve in the Bwari Area Council. The reserve covers 9,000 hectares with solar-powered borehole at the pilot site. The minister, Idi Mukhtar, expressed joy at the event, informing herders that the ministry is working with different agencies to provide vital infrastructure, which include a 15-kilometre access road, solar boreholes, a dam, irrigation facilities, schools, healthcare, markets, electricity, and security. According to the minister, the project aims to stop the free movement of cattle in the Abuja city centre, reaffirming the government’s plan…

The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI), has announced enhanced efforts to secure a stable and uninterrupted fertilizer supply for Nigerian farmers, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda vision for food sovereignty. According to a statement by the PFI’s Executive Director, Portfolio, Tajudeen Ahmed, the initiative had launched a new phase, PFI 3.0, aimed at ensuring a steady supply of raw materials to blending plants and ultimately making Nigeria self-sufficient in crop production for both food and industrial purposes. The statement read “As of September 2025, more raw materials have been supplied or ordered than the total supplied in 2024. Additional arrangements with…

The Federal Government has launched an ambitious US$3.14 billion agricultural investment plan in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations Hand-in-Hand Initiative. This initiative aims at transforming five key value chains, such as tomato, cassava, maize, dairy, and fisheries. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, during his presentation at the National Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja, saying the Hand-in-Hand initiative seeks to eradicate poverty, end hunger, and achieve food sovereignty while aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Kyari…

The Northern Consumers Protection Association (NCPA) and the Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative have commended moves by the Bola Tinubu administration to bring food prices down in Nigeria. The groups promised to support the government, and that quick action will help Nigerians get affordable food. In a joint statement signed by NCPA leader, Ahmed Abubakar and Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative Coordinator, Samaila Musa, the groups said the move is timely and needed to fight the rising cost of living in Nigeria, lauding President Tinubu’s decision as a sign that the government wants to reduce the hardships Nigerians face. They also appreciated the decision to ensure…

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar-powered grids across grazing reserves nationwide, as the agreement was sealed recently in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, characterised the partnership as a milestone in government efforts to revitalise the livestock sector under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He said “We are not just signing a document; we are ushering in a new era of sustainable development. For too long, the immense potential of Nigeria’s 417 grazing reserves has been hindered by lack of infrastructure…

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, CGIAR biotechnology programme has launched a new Genome Engineering website, a dynamic platform showcasing cutting-edge science to shape the future of crops in Africa. The website would serve as a knowledge hub on IITA’s pioneering work in genome engineering and precision breeding in bananas, yams, legumes, and other staple crops, highlighting how researchers are rewriting the Deoxyribonucleic (DNA) code to tackle challenges such as pests, diseases, drought, and low yields, in order to ensure food security and improve livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers. The launch took place…

IntroductionEgusi soup is more than just food, it’s a cultural treasure and comfort dish loved across Nigeria and West Africa. Made from ground melon seeds (egusi), palm oil, vegetables, and proteins, this hearty soup is usually paired with swallows like pounded yam, eba, or other ‘swallows’. Whether you’re enjoying it at a wedding, family gathering, or lunch, egusi soup always brings warmth and satisfaction. Sit back and relax while we cover everything you need to know about egusi soup, its cultural significance, regional variations, nutritional value, cooking methods, and even a simple recipe you can try at home.What is egusi soup?Egusi soup…

President Bola Tinubu has called on a Federal Executive Council committee to move swiftly and implement measures to further reduce food prices across the country in order to bring succour to all citizens. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja while presenting a paper at a one-day capacity-building workshop, organised by the Senate Press Corps.According to him, the directive focuses on ensuring the safe passage of agricultural produce and commodities across transport routes to cut logistics costs that often drive up prices, saying the plan is tied to Tinubu’s broader vision of food…

The Federal Government has cautioned farmers and food vendors against using harmful substances to process and preserve food, stressing the grave health risks to consumers.The Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Olatunji Bello, gave the warning at a One-Day Sensitisation Programme on Forced Palm Oil, Ripening of Fruits, Contaminated Meat and Grains in Enugu.Addressing farmers, food processors, vendors, and business owners, Bello described them as critical stakeholders in the nation’s food security and public health, urging them to avoid harmful chemicals in food processing, uphold hygiene standards at every stage of production, and ensure proper labeling…