Prof. Uzochukwu Anelechi Ubaferem Onyebinama of Agricultural Economics at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, has posited that a hunger-free world is unattainable, despite efforts by the United Nations through the Sustainable Development Goals No. 2 (SDG No. 2). Onyebinama recalled that in 2023, while 733 million people faced hunger, 2.33
Schools across Kwara State are to begin cultivating orchards after the state government distributed more than 14,000 tree seedlings to 255 institutions. The scheme, launched in Ilorin on Monday, is part of the federal government’s Food Systems Transformation Pathways agenda and is being carried out with the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project. Primary, secondary
The Kano State Government has begun a refresher training programme for more than 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming, as part of efforts to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance. The State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, while declaring the training open in Kano, said the programme, organised by the
The Kogi State College of Education (Technical) has expressed its intention to partner with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to enhance food security and agricultural development, and reduce poverty in Africa. Mr. Tunde Seidu, the college librarian who represented Dr. M.K. Ibrahim, the provost, described the institution’s strengths as its approximately
The Federal Government has launched a farming programme called ‘Grow What You Eat’ in some secondary schools across the country. The idea is to teach students how to plant and grow their food, combat hunger, and acquire simple farming skills that they can apply in real life. The project was launched on Thursday in Abuja
The newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Federal College of Agriculture and Technology, Nabanje, Katsina State, has been tasked with adopting strategic, legacy-driven leadership to guide the institution in enhancing innovation, food security, and youth empowerment. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony of the members
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will allocate ₦1 billion to tertiary institutions to support mechanised farming, livestock production, and the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies. Dr Alausa disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, noting that strategic plans are
The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, to consider 11 key bills aimed at expanding Nigeria’s agricultural education, research, and entrepreneurship infrastructure. The hearing is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room 023 of the House of Representatives New
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted a provisional licence to establish the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BUSAST) in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area. This development makes BUSAST the second public university owned by the Benue State Government and the 68th state-owned university in Nigeria. The licence was officially presented on
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security, Barrister Yejide Ogundipe, has reportedly spoken on the vital role of research institutes and agricultural colleges in boosting food production and ensuring food security in Nigeria. Speaking at the quarterly meeting of the provosts of national agricultural research institute committees, Ogundipe emphasised that food security
