Nigeria’s first lady urges states to establish community food banks
The call came during a Katsina food distribution; she said the national rollout of a community-bank programme was complete.
Voice of Nigeria
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Nigeria prepares a provisional pavilion plan for Fruit Logistica 2027
Agriculture officials said a 120-square-metre national pavilion was provisionally allocated, subject to confirmation and a €145,000 cost.
Tribune Online
Gombe announces solar mini-grid expansion to 62 more communities
The governor announced a future expansion alongside groundbreakings for projects in Kaltungo and Kumo; delivery remains planned.
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Lagos presents five-point food-security strategy
The plan emphasises technology, interstate sourcing, farmer investment, storage and affordability, nutrition and sustainability.
Voice of Nigeria
Lagos schedules 35-day traffic diversion for Ozumba Mbadiwe repairs
The rehabilitation began October 19, with a contraflow arrangement and alternative routes announced by the state.
BusinessDay
Nigeria plans to expand soil testing to all 774 local government areas
The agriculture minister linked the effort to soil-health cards and fertiliser advice based on laboratory evidence.
TheCable
Nigeria biotechnology agency calls for innovation across food systems
NBRDA cited biotechnology and processing research; its director framed these as contributions, not measured food-security outcomes.
Voice of Nigeria
Senate seeks emergency repairs and overhaul of Onitsha–Ogbaru–Ndoni highway
A motion calls for intervention on the 70-kilometre route linking Anambra and Rivers states.
National Assembly Library Trust Fund
ACReSAL outlines restoration plan for Oshin-Oyi catchment
The strategic plan covers a 4.9-million-hectare watershed spanning Kwara, Kogi and Niger states.
Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL)
Presidency disputes claim that each state is owed ₦250bn in NLNG dividends
The State House says NLNG has paid about $21.5bn in total dividends to the Federation over 25 years.
The State House, Abuja
Rivers officials inspect Aleto gas-explosion site and hear leak allegations
The October 17 state report says the October 15 blast injured residents and damaged property; causes remain unverified.
Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications
Rivers urges farmers to adopt innovation and modern techniques
At a World Food Day event, the state also cited plans for women’s rice training and value-chain financing.
Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications
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