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Published on Apr 17, 2025

Kwara ICT Chief Temi Kolawole: Food Security Demands Digital Infrastructure for Sovereignty, Stability

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's ICT Adviser and Managing Director of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole, has asserted that food security transcends mere sustenance, calling it a matter of "sovereignty, stability, and dignity" that …

Source: Ilorin - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Stakeholders advocate immediate action to protect Nigeria’s climate future

As Nigeria grapples with the impacts of climate change, stakeholders are calling for urgent, cross-sectoral action to safeguard the country’s future. This stakeholders made the call at a one-day conversation and report presentation in Abuja on Thursday, …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 07:28 GMT

Why Nigeria’s debt soared to N144.67trn — LCCI

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) yesterday expressed worry over the federal government’s new borrowings, which it noted “Are not for productive investments.” The body said Nigeria’s debt is projected to hit over N157 trillion by December …

Source: Daily Trust - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

BATNF Earns NACC’s Award For Long-Standing Investment, Making A Positive Impact In Nigeria

British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), a pioneering force in sustainable agricultural development and rural empowerment in Nigeria, has been honored with the Longstanding Investment Recognition and Making a Positive impact Award by the …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Tinubu’s renewed emergency on food security

Monday’s declaration of a national emergency on food security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the second since assuming office on May 29, 2023, underscores the commitment of the renewed hope administration at ensuring that no Nigerian goes to bed hungry. …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Revamped cooperative sector ’ll drive economic prosperity for Nigerians – Minister

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Wednesday, said a revamped cooperative sector would ensure empowerment and prosperity for Nigerians, thereby making cooperators part of the $1 trillion economy within the …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Minister Of Agriculture, Food Security Inaugurates Agricultural Sector Working Group

In ensuring that Nigeria’s Agricultural sector is strengthened, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) The Minister who urged the stakeholders to deepen …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Nigeria Urged to Adopt Nimble Farming Strategy Following Soaring Food Prices

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has stressed the urgent need for a more flexible and resilient agricultural strategy, citing the country’s increasing vulnerability to food insecurity and broader …

Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Finance Minister advocates flexible agricultural strategy to bolster food security in Nigeria

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has called for a more adaptive and resilient approach to Nigeria’s agricultural strategy, amid rising concerns over food insecurity and economic vulnerability. Edun made the …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Affordable but Deadly: The Growing Health Risk of Cheap MSG in Northern Nigeria

Driven by economic hardship, consumers, especially in the Northern part of Nigeria, are turning to unbranded Monosodium Glutamate, MSG, for flavour—but at what cost to their health? While affordable, the growing health risk is alarming. Chiemelie Ezeobi …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 05:03 GMT

BAT Foundation, Unilorin support agripreneurs with grants

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has partnered with the University of Ilorin to award N9m to six graduates under the 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme grant. According to a statement, the Foundation’s General Manager, Oludare Odusanya, …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on 01:20 GMT

5,119 Nasarawa rice farmers adopt climate-smart tech for improved yields

In a bid to proffer solutions to the effects of climate change impacting food security in Nigeria, no fewer than 5,119 Rice farmers in Nasarawa State have adopted several climate-smart technologies and Good Agronomic Practices aimed at improving their …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on 07:31 GMT

Okpebholo’s Agenda: A Strategic Alignment with Global Development Goals

Fred Itua writes that policies and programmes of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state since assuming office five months ago are in tandem with global development goals. In an age where global development is increasingly measured by a set of universally …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Nigeria’s Anti-smuggling Operations Seizes Over 1,300 Bags Of Smuggled Foreign Rice

IKORODU, LAGOS STATE – In a major boost to Nigeria’s anti-smuggling operations, the Maritime Component of Operation AWATSE, under the command of Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, has successfully intercepted 1,306 bags of smuggled foreign parboiled rice in the …

Source: Alexa.ng - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Ndume hails FG over declaration of emergency on food security

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the declaration of national emergency on food security. Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the declaration would stabilise the prices of food items and …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Nigeria, Japan deepen partnership on rice Production, capacity building

By Tony Obiechina Abuja Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhance food sovereignty and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the country. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, …

Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 16, 2025

5 agritech startups transforming the Nigerian agriculture scene

Agriculture contributes about 24.43% to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to data from Intelpoint. It’s one of the largest sectors in the country in terms of employment and economic potential. Yet, the numbers could be much higher. Nigeria …

Source: Techpoint Africa - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Ndume: Tinubu’s food security initiatives will reduce prices

Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno south, says President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security will help bring down the prices of food. Tinubu, represented by George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation ( …

Source: The Cable - Neutral

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Verde Agritech Files Amended NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Man of War Rare Earths Project

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde Agritech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) (OTCQX: “VNPKF”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) announces that, as a result of a review by staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”), we are issuing the following news …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

Governor Cox Appoints Kelly Pehrson as Commissioner of Agriculture and Food

Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kelly Pehrson as the new Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), pending confirmation by the Utah State Senate. Pehrson’s appointment follows the retirement of former Commissioner Craig Buttars. …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 03:47 GMT

Governor Cox Appoints Kelly Pehrson as Commissioner of Agriculture and Food

SALT LAKE CITY (April 16, 2025) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kelly Pehrson as the new Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), pending confirmation by the Utah State Senate. Pehrson’s appointment follows the retirement of …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

AgriDex Launches The All-in-One Solution for Agricultural Payments

London, UK, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgriDex, a global marketplace for agriculture, launches Loam, a next-generation payments platform to transform cross-border transactions in the agricultural sector. Loam leverages digital payments powered by …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Minister John Steenhuisen hosts G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Meetings, 23 to 25 Apr

The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, will host the following G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Meetings on 23 April and 25 April, respectively, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. These G20 meetings of the Agriculture Working …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:10 GMT

Government Reinforces Support for Agriculture with New Equipment Deliveries and Reactivation of Productive Land in Lauté...

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:11 GMT

IPIM Organised a Delegation to Brazil to Advance the “China-PSC Business Compass” Service Fostered Two Significant ...

MACAU, April 16 - To leverage Macao’s pivotal role as the “Precise Connector” between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised a 16-member delegation of entrepreneurs from mainland China …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

Expana’s WFA Opens Applications for 2025 Mentorship Programme to Support Women in Agrifood

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Expana’s Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) initiative has officially opened applications for its annual mentorship programme, designed to support and accelerate the careers of women …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Westerlay Orchids is Flourishing, Announces New Additions to its Sales Team

The prominent orchid grower welcomes Jay Hathorn, Key Account Manager, and Desiree Escobar, Administrative Assistant for Sales CARPINTERIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carpinteria-based Westerlay Orchids, California’s …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

Appalachian Finance Hub Summit Draws 90 Leaders from Five States to Pittsburgh to Advance Regional Investment Strategy

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 90 leaders from five Appalachian states gathered in Pittsburgh on April 2, 2025, for the Appalachian Finance Hub Summit, held downtown at the Energy Innovation Center. The …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:48 GMT

Local Home Improvement Company Launches Eco-Friendly Services to Support Sustainable Landscaping

Purple Care, a trusted name in the home improvement and luxury lawn care industry for over 31 years. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Purple Care, a leader in home improvement and luxury lawn care for over 31 …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts

Napa Nonprofit treats over 3,500 acres of hazardous fuels through diversified support from CAL FIRE, PG&E, local partners, and private donors NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With federal wildfire funding in flux and …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:13 GMT

Connecting Cultures Through Coffee: 787 Coffee Showcases Puerto Rican Excellence at the SCA Expo

787 Coffee brings Puerto Rican heritage and specialty coffee to the global stage at the SCA Expo, highlighting local farmers and the island's rich culture. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, a …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Farmer and Poet Lucinda Kay Boragno of California Cowgirls Unlimited Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SANGER, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Cowgirls Unlimited, co-founded by the dynamic Lucinda Boragno and the late Gail Jensen Carradine, is charming and enlightening audiences with heartfelt narratives and an …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

The Mitigation Banking Group Launches Interactive Tool to Simplify Wetland Mitigation in Florida

New GIS-powered platform simplifies wetland mitigation by helping users instantly identify service areas and eligible mitigation banks by location. WINTER SPRINGS , FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mitigation Banking …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

Notice of 2025 First Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast for Investors and Analysts and Annual Meeting of ...

First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast Virtual Annual Meeting Date: May 8, 2025 Date: May 8, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) Time: 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) EDMUNDSTON, N.B., …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 08:40 GMT

Nippon Paper Industries joins the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition

ISFC continues to grow - quickly becoming an advocacy powerhouse for the forestry sector EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) is pleased to announce …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Canadians Compete in 2025 City Nature Challenge to Track Global Biodiversity

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadians coast to coast will compete against more than 700 cities in a record 70 countries in the 10th annual City Nature Challenge from April 25 to 28, 2025. “This is a massive international effort to …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Les Canadiens et Canadiennes rivalisent dans le cadre du Défi nature urbaine en effectuant le suivi de la biodiversité à ...

OTTAWA (Ontario), 17 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Les villes canadiennes, d’un océan à l’autre, affronteront plus de 700 villes situées dans un nombre record de 70 pays lors du 10e « Défi nature urbaine » annuel qui aura lieu du 25 au 28 avril 2025. « Il …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:31 GMT

iRAYPLE Powers Smart Logistics Innovation at SITL 2025

HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From April 1st to 3rd, 2025, at Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1 in Paris, iRAYPLE took part in SITL 2025, one of Europe’s foremost exhibitions for transport and logistics innovation, …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 04:48 GMT

Surplus Network Unveils New Services to Help Food Processing & Packaging Companies Recover Value from Surplus Inventory

Surplus Network Unveils New Services to Help Food Processing & Packaging Companies Recover Value from Surplus Inventory SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surplus Network, a trusted platform for surplus asset …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:13 GMT

Trump Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council Seeks Urgent Meeting with Elon Musk and White House Leaders on Tariff Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trump Administration Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council, in partnership with the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA), is urgently requesting a Roundtable …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:06 GMT

DomusCoir® launches in the UK — an eco-luxury coir compost crafted for houseplants

Pioneers in the industry, Salike®, today announced the launch of DomusCoir®, a new luxury houseplant compost. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneers in the industry, Salike®, today announced the launch of DomusCoir …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

Tariff Relief Program for Small Businesses in Richmond BC

The government of Canada is providing support programs for small businesses and other critical industries to alleviate financial pressure from Trump tariffs. RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadians …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

Cibolo Conservancy Changes Name and Ramps Up Efforts to Protect the Texas Hill Country

The Heart of Texas Conservancy is scaling its efforts to protect the Texas Hill Country’s natural heritage. BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Texas Hill Country facing unprecedented development pressure, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:58 GMT

New Ways to Upgrade Tired Flowerbeds With Showstopping Summer Bulbs

FlowerBulb.eu Lists Top 5 Summer Bulbs That Bring Color and Texture to the Garden PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spring is knocking on the door, and it's time to get planning. This year, consider summer …

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