President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina said that annual funding of $4bn is required to avert approximately 600,000 women and children annual deaths in Africa. Speaking at the 2025 two-day Africa Energy Summit in Dar Salam, Tanzania themed: “Mission 300”, Adesina said lack of access to clean cooking sources claims the lives…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the state’s territorial integrity and addressing pressing security concerns. In a recent meeting with the Cross River Elders’ Forum and other stakeholders, Otu outlined his government’s proactive measures to tackle boundary disputes, insecurity, and other challenges facing the state. The governor…
The Enugu State Government has earmarked ₦2 billion for the development of farm estates across the state’s 260 wards in 2025. Dr. Patrick Ubru, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, made the announcement in Enugu. He explained that the initiative, driven by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration, is designed to make each ward self-sufficient in food…
In an effort to combat poverty and promote economic independence, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has initiated the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme. The programme, part of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project, aims to support livestock entrepreneurship among vulnerable groups. Under this initiative, 7,158 goats were distributed to 2,386 women across the state’s…
Plateau State University is set to take its agricultural training programs to the next level, thanks to a tractor donation from the State Government. The gift, aimed at supporting the university’s agricultural initiatives, was presented by Hon. Samson Ishaku Bugama, Commissioner for Agriculture, on behalf of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. During the handover, Vice Chancellor Professor…
Imo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Cosmas Maduba, recently led a delegation to SIAT Nigeria LTD, a renowned palm oil producer in Rivers State. The visit marked the beginning of a fruitful partnership between the state government and the private sector, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and driving innovation in the palm…
A two-year project by Devcon-Padic-Africa, a non-governmental organisation, has come to a close, leaving a lasting impact on women and community members in Cross River State. The project focused on empowering individuals in bee farming and creating cooperatives. The organisation, which has a strong presence in most communities in the state, is funded by international…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, stated that the federal government’s failure to revitalise the agriculture sector will continue to hinder its potential growth. Speaking at the 22nd Daily Trust Annual Dialogue and Presentation of Daily Trust Unsung Heroes (2024), Maiha emphasised the need to move beyond abstract discussions and actively harness the sector’s…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) plans to boost food production through an initiative called “Operation Empty The Stores” nationwide. The Permanent Secretary of FMAFS, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, disclosed this at a one-day workshop in Abuja themed “Building a Strong Partnership with the Media for Food Security.” The event emphasised the importance…
The National Project Coordinator of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket Project (NAGS-AP), Ishaku Buba, revealed that a proposed N1.25tn revenue from wheat production in 2025 would be generated by 280,000 farmers. At a one-day workshop in Abuja themed “Building a Strong Partnership with the Media for Food Security,” Buba stated that the target…
