The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has resolved to utilise the advantages of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain in revolutionising agricultural practices and enhancing food security in Nigeria. This initiative represents a significant step towards leveraging technology to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, promising increased productivity,…

Asiwaju Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State, has said that his administration is taking steps to revive the production and processing of Cocoa in the state. He announced this, among other major plans at a meeting with a Nordic firm planning to set up a tractor assembly plant in Osun State. The governor said, “More…

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Wednesday declared war on land grabbers as he signed four bills into law to ease the business environment and drive investments, and tourism, while fostering peace and orderliness in the state. The bills signed are the Enugu State Ranch Management Law, to stem the tide of open grazing and…

Hajia Salamatu Garba, Executive Director, Women Farmers Advancement Network, WOFAN has disclosed her association’s move to present Draft Agricultural Extension Revitalization Bill to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture due to the raging food crises in the country. The bill is basically to ensure sustainability of food security across the country, hence agricultural extension system…

The Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has urged the 300 beneficiaries of the State-sponsored Modern Agricultural Skills and Practices Training Programme at CSS Integrated Farms, Nasarawa State, to pass down the knowledge and skills acquired to others on their return to the state. Governor Otti during the issuing of certificates to the beneficiaries and…