FG's failure to fund 2024 capital budget destroying businesses - Situation...
The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget...
View ArticleNigerians hopeful of lower prices over rice shipment
Nigerians, especially rice lovers, may soon heave a sigh of relief as the price of the produce – a common staple in the country, is set to crash, if the report of imported rice, facilitated by the...
View ArticleIITA, Ogun partner on agric transformation, digital registration initiative
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)–CGIAR, in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture, is making significant stride in agricultural development through the...
View Article250,000 female farmers to get mobile phones for improved food production
In a bid to enhance the productivity of its 10 million female farmers across the country, the Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has promised to deploy...
View ArticleEkiti partners foundation, Oxford varsity to launch biodiversity project
The Ekiti State Government has partnered with an environmental nongovernmental organisation, the Triple Green Environmental The post Ekiti partners foundation, Oxford varsity to launch biodiversity...
View ArticleAdamawa boosts livestock sector with inputs for 23,000 farmers
Adamawa State has empowered over 23,000 livestock farmers with machinery and inputs to enhance productivity in one of its key revenue-generating sectors. Speaking at the official launch in Yola,...
View ArticleNigeria has no reason to export cocoa, soya beans, oranges - RMRDC DG
The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has stated that Nigeria has no justification for exporting agricultural products like...
View ArticleZulum inaugurates Ngarannam Livestock Ranch Settlement in Borno
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated the Ngarannam Livestock Ranch Settlement (NLRS) for communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency. The post Zulum inaugurates Ngarannam...
View ArticleAgric growth, food security top agenda for African leaders
Lately, African leaders are resolute in their drive to ensure food security and promote inclusive economic development in the continent. The post Agric growth, food security top agenda for African...
View ArticleRenewed Hope Initiative: Edo govt, First Lady to empower women in agriculture
Towards the uplifting of the agriculture sector in Edo State, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Peter Osagie has led a delegation of ministry officials to the...
View ArticleHello Tractor, NACOTAN to boost Nigeria’s cotton sector with IoT tech
In a landmark agreement, Hello Tractor and the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) announced a transformative partnership on Thursday aimed at revolutionising agricultural mechanisation...
View Article‘Why Nigerians must invest in agribusiness’
For Nigeria to make progress and curb the challenges of food insecurity, the attitude of both government and the people must change. The post ‘Why Nigerians must invest in agribusiness’ appeared first...
View ArticleAkwa Ibom Local Goverment launches rice brand
Ini Local Council Area, Akwa Ibom has unveiled a locally produced and processed rice dubbed Arise Ini rice. The post Akwa Ibom Local Goverment launches rice brand appeared first on The Guardian...
View ArticleRed alert as adulterated palm oil surfaces in markets
Again, stakeholders in the palm oil industry and consumers have expressed concern over the alleged circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across the country. The post Red alert as adulterated...
View ArticleLABIF to meet stakeholders ahead national summit
Stakeholders from the six Niger Delta states have recommitted their support to the Life-ND Agribusiness Innovative Forum (LABiF), programme to effect sustainable agribusiness development and rural...
View ArticleHow to curtail spread of avian influenza outbreak
Fresh fear has gripped poultry farmers, dealers and other stakeholders in the industry, following the reported outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu in the country. The post How to...
View ArticleStakeholders seek review of gender policy in agriculture
Advocates of women’s rights have called for a review of the National Gender Policy in agriculture to address gaps, such as grassroots driven climate action for rural women, among others. The post...
View ArticleVC Iauds team on improved pepper production
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commended the team in charge of Habanero and Bell pepper farm, for their remarkable efforts and...
View ArticleFG pledges support for NCAN towards robust cashew industry
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has said it is sustaining efforts and working closely with the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), relevant agencies of government and...
View ArticleResearchers unveil groundbreaking innovations to revolutionise poultry farming
Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking innovations on how chickens can be protected from diseases by “training” their immune system and how vaccines and β-glucan supplements enhance innate...
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