In a bid to address the growing concerns of farmers in Imo State, the state’s House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling for increased security measures to protect farmers and their farms from criminal invasions. This followed a motion presented by Hon. Chisom Ojukwu,which aims to ensure the safety and well-being of farmers, who…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDC) has reminded the public of the ban on the sale of imported frozen chicken, turkey, and catfish in the country. NAFDAC stated this during a sensitisation programme at the Kado Fish Market in Abuja. The agency reiterated its commitment to upholding the Federal Government’s…
The Commissioner for Agriculture in Kogi State, Mr Timothy Ojomah, has assured farmers affected by the recent drought in the state of the government assistance towards boosting their farming activities. Ojomah said a comprehensive list of affected farmers from the three senatorial districts of the state has been sent to Abuja with optimism within a…
Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi has resumed duty as the Permanent Secretary of, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS). Ogunbiyi’s resumption is the sequel to the recent deployment of Permanent Secretaries to man various Ministries by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Speaking during the handover ceremony at…
Dealers of illicit drugs in the Nigerian market would have it tough going forward. This is because there is going to be a mix of the scientific approach with the kinetic in stopping them at their track. This was the takeaway from an event at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja recently. There the Nigeria…
There are indications that state governments are beginning to take proactive measures towards enrolling in the global effort to fight deforestation in the country. That will also be some cheerful news to farmers who will not face limitations as to where to market their products in the international market. This effort appears to be a…
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has expressed the confidence that farmers in the state can provide the food needs of the country. The governor said this recently while inaugurating the Isuikwuato Agriculture Revolution Program, ISAREP, and Flag off of the 2024 Isuikwuato Planting Season held at Isuikwuato LGA headquarters. However, he said…
The Abia State Government, through the Commissioner for Information and Culture Prince Okey, has announced the prescription of street trading in the state. The decision was taken to address the spate of insecurity and vandalism activities in public schools. Okay while briefing journalists in the state capital, Umuahia, after the State executive council meeting urged…
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) Nura Abba Rimi, in a bold declaration of a resilient and sustainable future for Nigeria and the African continent, has announced the launch of Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Policy (NCMAP). “This policy is not just a framework; it is a clarion call for collective…
