Tag: Food

Genetically Modified Beans Safe For Consumption, FG Assures Nigerians  
April 29, 2022 No Responses

Genetically Modified Beans Safe For Consumption, FG Assures Nigerians  

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), on Thursday, assured Nigerians that recently-approved, genetically-modified beans is safe for both human consumption and the environment.  Dr Rufus Ebegbe, Director General of NBMA, gave the assurance at a workshop, jointly organised by Programme...
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5,500 Kano Farmers Get Inputs For Wet Season Activities
April 17, 2022 No Responses

5,500 Kano Farmers Get Inputs For Wet Season Activities

The Kano State Agricultural Development Project (KSADP) in collaboration with Sasakawa Africa Association on Saturday distributed inputs to 5,500 farmers to encourage wet season activities.  The state Deputy Governor,  Nasiru Gawuna, said this at the...
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Buhari Orders Release Of 40,000 Tons Of Grains
April 13, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Orders Release Of 40,000 Tons Of Grains

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate release of 40,000 metric tons of assorted grains from the Strategic Grains Reserve, to assist less-privileged Nigerians to celebrate the forthcoming Easter and Sallah festivities.  The Minister of Agricult...
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Expert Recommends Rabbit Meat Consumption As Prevention For Uric Acid
July 25, 2021 No Responses

Expert Recommends Rabbit Meat Consumption As Prevention For Uric Acid

Rabbit meat consumption has been recommended for persons between the age of 40 and above to prevent high rate of uric acid.  Dr Huzaifa Abdullahi, a veterinary Doctor with the Bauchi State Area Veterinary Clinic, gave the recommendation in an intervi...
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Ramadan: Kano Govt Feeds 75,000 People Daily
April 18, 2021 No Responses

Ramadan: Kano Govt Feeds 75,000 People Daily

About 75,000 people are benefiting from the daily Ramadan breakfast provided by the Kano State Government, says Abubakar Kofar-Naisa,  Special Assistant to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje on Broadcast media.  According to Kofar-Naisa in a statement on Saturda...
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NAFDAC Destroys N613m Counterfeit Cosmetics, Food Products, Others
March 5, 2021 No Responses

NAFDAC Destroys N613m Counterfeit Cosmetics, Food Products, Others

The National Agency for Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit drugs, cosmetics and food items worth over N613 million in Kano State.  The NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this at the North-West zonal de...
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Nigeria Partners Crown Flour Mills On Wheat Production
March 1, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Partners Crown Flour Mills On Wheat Production

The Nigerian Government has entered into partnership with Crown Flour Mill (OLAM grains) as part of measures  to expand wheat production in the country.  In a statement on Sunday, Minister of Agriculture, Muhammed Nanono, explained that the init...
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IITA Partners SANO Foods On Improved Cassava Varieties
February 23, 2021 No Responses

IITA Partners SANO Foods On Improved Cassava Varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in collaboration with SANO Foods Limited, on Monday commenced a public-private sector initiative to promote the cultivation of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria.  The partnership under the Bui...
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NPA Receives 23 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Food Items, Others
November 17, 2020 No Responses

NPA Receives 23 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Food Items, Others

Between November 16th and December 3, 2020, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to receive 23 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods. NPA explained in its publication, `Shipping Position’, the ships are expected to arrive at...
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Potato Prices Crash In Kano
August 6, 2020 No Responses

Potato Prices Crash In Kano

  Prices of potatoes have dropped in Kano metropolis amid low patronage of the produce., the reports. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Yankura, Sabon Gari market on Thursday showed that prices of potatoes and other...
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Rice Production In Nigeria Hits 35m Bags Per Annum
May 29, 2020 No Responses

Rice Production In Nigeria Hits 35m Bags Per Annum

With over 34 integrated rice mills and clusters, Nigeria currently produces 150,000 bags of rice daily and about 35 million bags per annum. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this on Friday in Abuja  at a...
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Ecobank Nigeria Supports States With Food Items
April 27, 2020 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria Supports States With Food Items

Ecobank Nigeria has donated fooditems to several state governments across the country as contribution to various initiatives aimed at cushioning the effect of the current lockdown on citizens. According to Ecobank, these palliatives are targeted at the most vu...
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How To Tackle Food Insecurity, By Kaduna State
April 22, 2020 No Responses

How To Tackle Food Insecurity, By Kaduna State

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said food insecurity looms without collaboration against bandits attacking rural communities in the state.  The government said information sharing with security agencies will ensure prompt response in tackling ban...
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How To Tackle Food Insecurity, By Kaduna State
April 22, 2020 No Responses

How To Tackle Food Insecurity, By Kaduna State

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said food insecurity looms without collaboration against bandits attacking rural communities in the state.  The government said information sharing with security agencies will ensure prompt response in tackling ban...
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