Nigerian Govt Deploys 10,000 Agro Rangers Across 19 States, FCT To Protect Farmers

Agro Rangers

The federal government has deployed over 10,000 Agro Rangers across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to bolster food security nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative, reported by an online media platform, is aimed at safeguarding farmlands, protecting farmers from increasing attacks, mediating conflicts between farmers and herders, and preventing the destruction … Read more

Tinubu Achieved 500,000 Hectares Cultivation – Presidency

Tinubu 79 UN’s General Assembly

The Presidency clarified that President Bola Tinubu accomplished his goal of cultivating 500,000 hectares of land, defending against criticism of his new plan to cultivate 10 million hectares. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu accomplished his plan to cultivate 500,000 hectares of land in line with the administration’s food … Read more

Details Of APC Governors Forum Meeting On Planned Protest Emerge

APC Governors Forum Meeting

APC Governors assure commitment to ending hunger and insecurity; urge protest organizers to embrace dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors have assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to ending hunger and insecurity. This assurance came after a two-hour closed-door meeting of the APC Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK FG To … Read more

Exploring Nigeria’s New Ministry Of Livestock: A Driver Of Economic Growth

Nigeria's New Ministry Of Livestock

President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement of the Ministry of Livestock Development on July 9, 2024, marks a pivotal step towards revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This visionary initiative aims not only to enhance economic opportunities but also to tackle persistent challenges faced by farmers and herders nationwide. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 More Nigerians From … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Food Crisis To Ease In 180 Days: FG Unveils Strategies

Nigeria's Food Crisis 180 Days

Minister Kyari reveals 180-day plan to mitigate Nigeria’s food crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has projected that the ongoing food crisis will diminish within the next 180 days. Sen Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, made this announcement via his social media platform on Wednesday, July 10. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum … Read more

This Week’s Food Commodity Prices: Rice, Beans, Tomatoes

Food Prices Rice

The rising prices of essential food commodities like rice, beans, and tomatoes in Nigeria are driven by economic fluctuations. The increasing prices of essential food commodities like rice, beans, and tomatoes in Nigeria are a significant concern for consumers and policymakers. This issue is complex, involving economic, environmental, logistical, and policy-related challenges. Addressing these issues … Read more

Tinubu Rolls Out National Programme To Fortify Food Security, Sets Seven-Day Deadline For Agricultural Productivity Boost

Elder Statesman Amadu Na-Funtua

Tinubu introduces a national program aimed at enhancing food security and imposes a seven-day deadline to boost agricultural productivity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the immediate launch of the National Construction and Household Support Programme, covering all geopolitical zones in Nigeria, to bolster agricultural productivity and stimulate economic growth across … Read more

President Tinubu Issues Urgent Call To Action On Food Security

Tinubu Congratulates New UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given state governors a seven-day deadline to report back on their plans to boost food production and security in their respective states. Speaking at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, Tinubu emphasized the urgency of increasing food production and pledged his support to states in achieving this goal. “Our states … Read more

Delta Monarch Tasks Farmers on Food Security

Delta Monarch Tasks Farmers on Food Security

Eko Hot Blog reports that His Majesty, Obukowho Whiskey Udurhie I, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, has called upon Nigerians to seize the opportunity the current rainy season to bolster food security across the state. In a statement made on Monday, the traditional ruler emphasized that … Read more

Nigeria On The Right Path To Attain Food Self-Sufficiency – Tinubu

Sport Minister Enoh Meets Tinubu

Tinubu reiterates commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. He pledges federal-state cooperation for development during a road groundbreaking ceremony in Niger State. Governor Umaru Bago highlights the economic importance of the Bida-Minna Road construction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, reiterated his commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria before the … Read more

Price Of Bag Of Rice, Beans, Other Food Commodities This Week

Rising Food Prices

Essential food price surge in Nigeria due to recent policy changes. Protests erupt across the country demanding minimum wage increases to cope with rising costs. Instances of looting reported as citizens struggle with affordability of staple foods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the cost of essential food commodities such as rice and beans has surged significantly … Read more

Lagos Govt Commences Subsidized Food Markets Today

Subsidized Food Markets

EKO HOT BLOG reports in a bid to alleviate the economic strain on its citizens, the Lagos State Government (LASG) is set to launch subsidized food markets across all local government areas in the state, following engagements with the Ministry of Agriculture. Starting from today Sunday, March 17, 2024, residents will have access to essential food … Read more

Tinubu Pledges Economic Opportunities In Livestock Sector

Livestock Sector

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised the reinvigoration of the livestock value chain in Nigeria to transform the challenges to economic opportunities. The president who performed the official flag-off of the agric mechanisation revolution for food security in Minna, Niger Stare, yesterday called for the cooperation of state governors. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

PHOTO: Tinubu Visits Former Head Of State IBB In Minna

Bola Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday visited former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) in Minna. The President visited Babangida in the company of his host, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State. Editor’s Picks  FG Unveils Plan To Increase Power Output To 6000 Megawatts Ibeto Enters Plea Bargain, Returns … Read more

Price of Rice: Top Nine Rice Brands in Nigeria and Their Current Prices

Price of Rice

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the price of rice, a staple food for millions of Nigerians, has surged by 98.47 percent over the past year, rendering this essential commodity unaffordable for many households. The scarcity of paddy has been identified by industry experts as the primary factor driving the continuous increase in prices of local parboiled … Read more

EFCC Intercepts 21 Trucks Transporting Food Items To Neighbouring Countries

EFCC Intercepts

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of twenty-one food trucks destined for neighbouring nations. The anti-graft agency confirmed the interception in an official statement released on Tuesday via its X handle. According to the EFCC, the goods were en route to N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African … Read more

Sanwo-Olu To Address Lagosians Thursday. Here’s Why

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to address residents of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made the disclosure in a statement Tuesday night. According to Omotoso, the address will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 11:15am. He said the governor will talk … Read more

How Lagos Is Deploying Technology For Sustainable Solutions To Local Challenges – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the Endeavor Nigeria’s Annual Scale Up Entrepreneurship Summit

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to deploy technology to provide sustainable solutions to local challenges. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday at the Endeavor Nigeria’s Annual Scale Up Entrepreneurship Summit held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the governor, technology deployment … Read more

Beyond Palliatives: Investing in Production and Job Creation for Sustainable Impact

Palliatives

Amidst the laudable proposition to distribute of N8,000 to 12 million impoverished Nigerians as palliatives cushioning the effect of subsidy removal, we must consider the forte of such move beyond the surface. As we explore the intricacies of this approach, it dawns upon us that the mere act of conferring N8,000 in cash to those … Read more

Food Security: FG, AFD, SEMMARIS Tour Of Lagos Market Systems

Federal goverment of Nigeria, Agence Française De Development (AFD), and SEMMARIS officials on the study tour

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with Agence Française De Development (AFD) and SEMMARIS (the Technical Partner), has embarked on a study tour of markets in Lagos State towards understanding the market systems in order to support the government of Nigeria with a one-year technical assistance programme for the … Read more