Things are looking up for Nigeria in the area of livestock development. And this is coming at a time that efforts of the federal government are being complemented by relevant bodies at home and in the African continent. The latest benefit is coming from the African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR),which is working to…
Similari Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State may be temporarily out of office, his plans have not been totally discarded by the administration of the Sole Administrator, Retired Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas. This is evident in the decision of the Sole Administrator to revive the Rivers Songhai Farms that had suffred neglect since the exit of…
The ministry of finance has pledged its readiness to throw its weight behind efforts to increase development in agriculture in order to tackle food insecurity and grow the economy. The pledge was made by Mr.Wale Edun,minister of Finance and co-ordinating minister of the economy. Mr. Edun was speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Sector Working…
As his contribution to efforts at fighting food insecurity in Nigeria, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North senatorial district has facilitated training programme for over 100 farmers from his constituency. The beneficiaries were trained on modern agricultural practices. The training, organized in partnership with the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) and Sam Sedi…
Six University of Ibadan graduates have emerged winners of the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation Agripreneur Awards, each receiving a cash grant of ₦1.5 million. They are Samuel Afolabi, Akintayo Akintunde, Ojo Florence, Kehinde Amuo, Khadeejah Owolabi, and Eyitayo Ojo. The winners were selected based on the originality, scalability, market potential, and sustainability of…
Farmers in Adamawa state have a reason to cheer. The much expected support from the government is on the way. This is because the State Government has earmarked ₦2 billion to the agricultural sector with which the government plans to provide farmers and youths with essential farm inputs. The objective is that the initiative will…
Nigeria took another bold step in the efforts to promote agriculture and increase food production in country on Tuesday. At a ceremony in Kaduna State, the federal government launched the $538 million agro-industrial drive that will cut across eight states. The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme is backed by the African Development Bank, AfDB…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha, has urged the management of Nestle’s model dairy farm in Abuja to partner with the ministry to develop a curriculum and establish a working relationship to turn the farm into a training institute. He believes that the creation of a federal ministry of Livestock Development should enhance…
The Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) is calling for collaborative partnerships between agricultural stakeholders, renewable energy experts, and the Nigerian Government to harness the vast investment potential that Abuja has to offer. According to AICL’s Group Managing Director, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the initiative follows the success of the inaugural Abuja Business and Investment Summit (ABIS…
Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 200 individuals in Anambra through her Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Programme. The initiative targets people across various age groups passionate about agro-businesses.The beneficiaries underwent a two-day hands-on training in areas like feed processing, drip irrigation installation, vegetable farming, and piggery. They received basic start-up tools and…
