food security
In a bid to enhance food security in Bayelsa State, the Civil Service Commission has sanctioned a new initiative whereby civil servants will engage in farming activities for two days each week, reducing their workdays to three. The directive, outlined in a circular signed by the Bayelsa State Head of Service, Biobelemoye Charles-Onyeama, aims to […]
In a bid to alleviate the impact of rising food prices, Lagos State has inaugurated the ‘Ounje Eko’ discounted food markets, set to operate exclusively on Sundays across 57 locations within the state’s five divisions. The initiative, aimed at providing essential food items at reduced prices, has generated excitement among Lagosians as it kicks off […]
In a significant development aimed at resolving the persistent issue of farmer-herder clashes in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has put forth a groundbreaking proposal during his recent visit to Minna. Speaking at the inauguration of the Minna airport terminal, Tinubu outlined a comprehensive plan that could potentially bring about resolution within a remarkably short timeframe. […]
During a courtesy visit by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider reopening land borders to address the prevailing food crisis in the country. The governor emphasized that this move would not only mitigate food scarcity but also help alleviate economic hardship […]
The Jigawa Government has taken a compassionate step by approving the procurement of 27,000 bags of rice and 10,800 cartons of spaghetti for distribution to residents during the Ramadan season. This decision, made during a meeting of the State Executive Council, aims to alleviate the hardships faced by people due to the soaring costs of […]
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has announced the commencement of the distribution of seized food items starting Friday, aimed at providing essential support to Nigerians. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Thursday, Adeniyi emphasized that the distributed food items are not to be resold, sternly warning against any such actions. He clarified that […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced its intention to distribute seized food items across the nation in response to the prevailing economic hardships. This decision comes amid protests over the high cost of living and food items in various parts of the country. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, revealed the plan as […]
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