The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit products worth N1,367,000,000 in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The products were destroyed at the Kuje dumpsite in the nation’s capital. Speaking during the exercise on Thursday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, described the exercise as part of routine…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, stated that the federal government’s failure to revitalise the agriculture sector will continue to hinder its potential growth. Speaking at the 22nd Daily Trust Annual Dialogue and Presentation of Daily Trust Unsung Heroes (2024), Maiha emphasised the need to move beyond abstract discussions and actively harness the sector’s…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) plans to boost food production through an initiative called “Operation Empty The Stores” nationwide. The Permanent Secretary of FMAFS, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, disclosed this at a one-day workshop in Abuja themed “Building a Strong Partnership with the Media for Food Security.” The event emphasised the importance…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority has unveiled its groundbreaking Automated E-Platform for the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) scheme, a development hailed as a significant step towards the digitalization and modernization of Nigeria’s economic zones. The platform is expected to revolutionize how the FTZ scheme operates, ensuring transparency, streamlining processes, and attracting more investments into…
