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ABUJA INVESTMENT COMPANY SEEKS TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Anthony Ogbekile 027 months ago02 mins

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 OFFICIAL BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF INTERNATIONAL SUGAR ORGANISATION

Sarah Chinaza1 year ago03 mins

The news from India, where the 64th Council Meeting of the International Sugar Organisation, ISO is holding is that the head of Nigeria’s delegation has emerged as the chairman of the organisation’s administrative committee. Mr. Kamar Barkin, executive secretary/chief executive officer of the National Sugar Development Council was until his election at the meeting in…

ZULUM’S GESTURE ON PETEOL SUBSIDY WELL RECEIVED BY FARMERS AFFECTED BY INSURGENCY

Anthony Ogbekile 029 months ago04 mins

The announcement by Professor Babagana Zulum, Borno State Governor, to subsidise cost of petroleum products in the state will be of greater benefit to farmers. It will particularly bring relief to those of them impacted by insurgency. Professor Zulum had said that he was going to bring down the cost of petrol per litre to…

IMO LAWMAKER CANVASS FOR MORE ATTENTION ON AGRICULTURE

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

In a bid to steer Imo State towards sustainable economic growth, Hon. Barr Ted Chisom Ojukwu, lawmaker representing Nkwerre constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, has called upon Imo citizens to prioritize agriculture as a pivotal means to foster development and prosperity. Highlighting the intrinsic significance of agriculture, Hon. Barr Ted Chisom Ojukwu…

IMPORTED FOOD ITEMS NOW DUTY FREE IN NIGERIA

Sarah Chinaza1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

There are indications that the prices of food items that have been going up since last year may nose dive soon. This follows a bold step by the federal government on Monday to prioritise a crash in the prices of food items above revenue drive. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), on…

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RITE FOODS CELEBRATE WORKERS ON WORKERS’ DAY

TAIWO FAROTIMI1 year ago04 mins

Workers in the employment of Rite Foods Limited are on top of the world. This is because the company decided to give them a treat on the International Day for workers. Rite Foods, a leading Nigerian Food and Beverage Company chose the day to celebrate it’s dedicated workforce. Rite Foods loves the theme for this…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TARGETS N1.2 TRILLION REVENUE FROM 280,000 WHEAT FARMERS THIS YEAR

Vivian Ikemba9 months ago03 mins

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…

FG TO BRING DOWN PRICES OF FOOD IN THE COUNTRY

Sultan Bello1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has disclosed that the federal government has set aside N200 billion to tackle food insecurity in the country, noting that the amount would help bring down food prices and inflation. Edun said that with 30 per cent of the world affected by the problem…

AKWA IBOM GETS ANOTHER SET OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PALLIATIVES FOR THE VULNERABLE

Amalu Kenechukwu1 year ago03 mins

The Federal Government has handed over 24,180 bags of 50kg maize and 5,828 bags of 25kg ‘garri’ to the Akwa Ibom Government for distribution to vulnerable households. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), made the presentation on behalf of the Federal Government in Uyo. Represented by Mmandu Aisueni, the Head…

GROUP CHARGED DELTA GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE YOUTH AND WOMEN WITH LAND FOR FARMING

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago02 mins

A call has gone to Delta State Government as a matter of urgent policy to make land available for Smallholder Women Farmers and young people to encourage them to go into agriculture. The group known as Environmental and Rural Mediation Centre (ENVIRUMEDIC) said this was necessary to guarantee food security through agroecology practice. The group’s…