April 20, 2025
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Agribusiness

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO GRANT NON-COLLATERISED, INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO FARMERS, VULNERABLE CITIZENS – HUMANITARIAN MINISTER

Vivian Ikemba06 mins

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced the approval by the federal government for the ministry to give non-collaterised loan to Nigerian farmers and vulnerable citizens. He said on Thursday that his experience as a displaced person motivates the ministry’s interventions, including the new N36 billion funding for farmers and…

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GOVERNOR OTU PROMISES NEW ROADS FOR FOOD PRODUCING COMMUNITIES IN CROSS RIVER STATE

Anthony Ogbekile 0204 mins

In the bid to avert the damage of perishable food crops from farm to markets in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu, has approved immediate construction of new roads in rural communities. This is to enable farmers to evacuate produce from their agricultural plantations without stress. Governor Otu announced that the executive has ratified and…

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  ZAMFARA STATE’S READINESS TO PROVIDE LAND WINS IT PILOT STATUS FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE ON LIVESTOCK FARMING

Anthony Ogbekile 0203 mins

The Zamfara state government has pledged to provide land and infrastructure for the ranching initiatives of the federal government. Recall that the Federal Government established the Ministry of Livestock Development in July 2024 to modernise the livestock sector, attract investment, enhance food security, and create a conducive environment for development. Governor Dauda Lawal made this…

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BORNO TAKES THE LEAD IN RUGA SETTLEMENT HOUSING WITH 461 NOMADIC FAMILIES 

Anthony Ogbekile 0204 mins

The Borno state government in collaboration with the Federal Government has commissioned Ngarannam Livestock Improvement and Range Settlement community, popularly known as Rural Grazing Area (RUGA). The objective is to address the problem of farmer-harder clashes and boost the economy of the state, In his welcome address, the Deputy Governor of Borno and the overseeing…

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POLITICIAN LAMENTS FACTORS INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA

Anthony Ogbekile 0203 mins

A politician who is a former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has raised concern over the factors hindering the growth of the agriculture sector in the country. Olawepo-Hashim listed administration, insecurity and climate change as the major challenges to the growth of the agricultural sector in Nigeria. He spoke at the 27th annual convention and…

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NO NIGERIAN SHOULD GO TO BED HUNGRY OVER COST OF FOOD – SPEAKER TAJUDEEN ABBAS

Vivian Ikemba04 mins

The Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, stated on Thursday in Abuja that food security, is a fundamental right of citizens, which should not be treated as a privilege. He made this assertion at the 22nd Annual Daily Trust Dialogue with the theme “Food Security: Availability or Affordability?” He said every…

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AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND SIGNS MOU FOR DEPLOYMENT OF 10,000 TRACTORS TO ENHANCE MECHANISED FARMING IN NIGERIA

Anthony Ogbekile 0203 mins

2025 is set to see a boost in mechanised farming. This is because the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has received a presidential mandate to spearhead the rollout of 10,000 tractors throughout Nigeria in the bid to enhance food productivity. Though this may not be enough for use in the country as the minister said…

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ALERTS ON SPREAD OF ANTHRAX FOLLOWING OUTBREAK IN ZAMFARA STATE 

Vivian Ikemba03 mins

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara State. Anthrax, a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, originates from spores naturally found in the soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals. In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong, the…

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