Nigeria has started bringing in dairy cattle from Denmark to boost local milk production and cut down on expensive imports, as announced …
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Africa: To Boost Food Security in Nigeria, Federal Government Commits to Strengthening Cold Chain Infrastructure
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Federal Government has intensified efforts to develop cold chain infrastructure across Nigeria to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food security. This …
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News: AfDB and ECOWAS Commission sign $12 million grant agreement to boost rice production and food security in West Africa
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe African Development Bank (AfDB) and the ECOWAS Commission have signed a $12 million grant agreement to launch the Rice Resilient Value …
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News: Governor Otu Prioritizes Agriculture to Boost Food Security in Cross River, Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsGovernor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has emphasized his administration’s dedication to ensuring food security through robust agricultural initiatives. With tangible …
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Africa: Wasting of Rice, Yam, Vegetables, and Fish in Nigeria Spurs Call for Modern Storage Solutions to Tackle Food Security
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigeria faces significant postharvest losses in its rice value chain, with 20 to 40 percent of rice lost at harvest and market …
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Africa: FG Launches Agricultural Value Chain Project Benefitting 456,000 Farmers Across Seven States for Enhanced Food Security in Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has initiated a transformative agricultural value chain project with the objective of enhancing agricultural …
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Africa: Former President Obasanjo Cautions Against Opening Nigerian Borders to Poultry Imports, Stresses Importance for Job Creation and Food Security in Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAfter the lifting of the forex ban on the importation of poultry products and 42 other items, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has …