GOVERNOR BAGO TAKES A BOLD STEP WITH INVESTMENT OF $2 MILLION IN POULTRY FARMING IN NIGER STATE 

In a move that could revolutionise the agricultural landscape of Niger State, Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago has announced plans to construct a $2 million poultry farm in Bosso Local Government Area. This ambitious project is expected to create a ripple effect of economic growth, job creation, and food security, transforming the lives of thousands of people…

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, NIGER STATE JOINTLY MOBILISE N5 BILLION TO BOOST AGRICULTURE 

Niger State and the Federal Government of Nigeria have joined forces to mobilize N5 billion in counterpart funding for agricultural investment. This significant step aims to improve food security and boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The partnership, signed between the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State Government, marks a historic moment in…

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UPBEAT ON PROVISION OF TRACTORS, OTHER FARM INPUTS 

The Federal Government’s efforts to revamp the agricultural sector have received a significant boost with the arrival of 255 tractors, the first installment of a 2,000-tractor procurement deal. This development is expected to enhance food production, reduce reliance on foreign currency, and alleviate the nation’s rising food inflation, currently at 34 percent. According to the…

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PLATEAU FARMERS WIN BIG AS GOVERNMENT SPLASHES THEM WITH $250,000 GRANTS, 20 TRACTORS

The Plateau Patriotic Front (PPF) has called on farmers in Plateau State to make the most of the $250,000 State Agricultural Initiatives Fund provided by the state government.  Mr. Mani Imman, National Coordinator of PPF, said, “We are thrilled with the Plateau Government’s efforts in the agricultural sector, each step taken brings the state closer…

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE FARMERS’ BIOMETRIC , BOOST FOOD SECURITY 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on an ambitious plan to capture the data of 2 million farmers across the country within the next 3 months. This effort is led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)…

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GROUP TO DISTRIBUTE 250,000 SMARTPHONES TO FEMALE FARMERS IN NIGERIA 

The Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has launched an initiative to distribute 250,000 smartphones with e-healthcare features to female farmers across Nigeria. This move aims to improve their productivity, well-being, and access to vital health services. According to Omolara Svensson, National Coordinator of NWAPDI, “The smartphones will enhance digital inclusion, providing…

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NBS BOSS SAYS GDP REBASING NOT POLITICAL 

The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran has said rebasing the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) modules of compilation is not targeted to please the president or people within the corridors of power in Nigeria. Adeniran had announced that the GDP rebasing is a vital exercise that ensures economic…

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AfDB’S ADESINA SAYS $4 BILLION IS NEEDED ANNUALLY TO ARREST THE MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY OF THE RATE OF 600,000 IN AFRICA 

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…

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW NATIONAL GENDER POLICY TO ENHANCE THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN FARMERS

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, announced on Tuesday the review of the National Gender Policy on Agriculture to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and enhance food security. The review, a joint collaboration with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and…

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