Food security: FG unveils new agric investment incentives
THE Federal Government on Tuesday announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This is part of ongoing reforms to unlock Nigeria’s vast food production potential through new policies that serve as a game-changer…
Zimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest
Zimbabwe has brought back a ban on maize imports to boost local farmers, and has grown enough of its own this year to supply its millers after a bumper harvest, a senior agriculture ministry official said on Monday. Improved rainfall…
President Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors in Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanization drive
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched 2,000 tractors under the Renewed Hope Agriculture Mechanization Programme (HEDA). This disclosure is contained in a post by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on his official…
Air Peace becomes first Nigerian airline to land in St. Kitts & Nevis
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has become the first-ever Nigerian carrier to operate a flight to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis. According to a statement by the airline, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, it…
4 health benefits of drinking tomato
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, tomato juice offers significant health advantages, including reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Healthline reports that a 240-ml cup of tomato juice contains 41 calories, 2 grams of…
FG, states, check astronomical food prices
NIGERIANS expect the federal and state governments to check the astronomical rise in food prices nationwide. In a new report, the National Bureau of Statistics said the prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, and other food items witnessed a significant…
Health Benefits of Avocado
Did you know that avocado is also referred to as nature’s butter? Avocados, often referred to as “nature’s butter,” are a nutritional powerhouse. Adding one avocado into your daily diet offers a wide range of health benefits, from boosting heart…
FG, WFP in talks to boost food security
The Federal Government, Tuesday held talks with the World Food Programme (WFP) in order to boost Nigeria’s food security. Improving agricultural output was the centre of the discussion between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr….
Okra: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses
Okra water extracts all the good beneficial nutrients from okra into the water, making it a miracle superfood. We’ve curated a detailed list of okra water’s benefits, uses, and side effects. Keep reading to learn more. Rich in vitamins, minerals,…
FG to boost agric mechanization programme with $1bn – Minister
ABUJA- AS national protest looms over hunger and hardship across the country, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, yesterday, disclosed Federal Government’s moves to boost an agricultural mechanization programme christened ‘Greener Hope National Agricultural Productivity…