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AGRICULTURE MINISTER LOBBIES STAKEHOLDERS TO COLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENT IN EFFORTS TO PROMOTE CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM

Anthony Ogbekile 024 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emphasized the importance of proactive policies in the agricultural sector to unlock sustainable food systems. Speaking at a high-level event in Rome, Italy, Kyari highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to create a climate-resilient, nature-positive food system. Nigeria has established a partnership with the Food and Agriculture…

HIDE AND SKIN CAN FETCH NIGERIA OVER $12 BILLION – MIYETTI ALLAH

Sarah Chinaza1 year ago05 mins

The federal government may be getting right the effort to make possible the long sought attempt to diversify the economy of the country. For instance, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) believes that the recently established Ministry of Livestock Development may open yet another opportunity for the government to earn foreign exchange…

IMO ASSEMBLY PASSES RESOLUTION TO ENHANCE SECURITY ON THE FARMS

Anthony Ogbekile 027 months ago7 months ago02 mins

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…

OGUN STATE READY FOR SUPPORT ON FOOD PRODUCTION- GOV. ABIODUN

Sultan Bello2 years ago06 mins

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has advocated for the exploration of available partnership options between Germany and the state in the area of food production. The governor said this while receiving Weert Borner, the Consul General, German Embassy in his office in Abeokuta on Thursday. According to Abiodun, to do so will enable the…

COLLABORATION UNDERWAY BETWEEN NIGERIA AND TURKEY TO BOOST AGRICULTURE SECTOR, OTHERS IN NIGERIA

Vivian Ikemba1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Agriculture is one of the sectors that will benefit from an agreed collaborative effort between Nigeria and Turkey. The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and Nigeria Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) are putting things in place to ensure that the two countries work together to boost development in the sector…

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CONFIDENCE GRADUALLY RETURNING TO THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago05 mins

Manufacturers in Nigeria recorded a slight boost in confidence during the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by increased consumer demand in the festive season, according to the latest Manufacturers CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) report by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The aggregate MCCI rose by 0.5 points to 50.7 in Q4 2024, up from…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STARTS BAMBOO FACTORY IN KOGI, EXPLORES SAME IN SEVEN OTHER STATES

Vivian Ikemba5 months ago04 mins

The Federal Government has commenced the establishment of a Bamboo development factory in Kogi State. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, who disclosed this on during a ministerial briefing held in Abuja, stated that the initiative aims to boost the Bamboo and Rattan Economy in Nigeria. “The Ministry has commenced implementation of a Bamboo development…

FOOD TAKES LION SHARE OF THE BUDGET FOR THIS YEAR’S VALENTINE

Vivian Ikemba8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The Valentine celebration may have come and gone but the way it was celebrated remains fresh in our memories. For instance, an institute did a research on preparation for it and a report has been released. It is contained in a fresh SBM Intelligence report, which is titled “Love in the Air: How Nigerian Consumers…

REMI TINUBU’S WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME ROLLS TO OYO STATE

Anthony Ogbekile 028 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has launched an initiative to empower women farmers in Oyo State, providing training, cash support, and farm equipment to enhance food sustainability. The Women Agricultural Support Programme in Oyo State is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the First…

AGRICULTURE: SIX NIGER DELTA STATES GET $30 MILLION SUPPORT

Sultan Bello2 years ago02 mins

A group known as Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has announced the injection of about $30million into rural economies of six states of Abia, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo, Delta and Ondo in order to boost agricultural productivity and value addition across seven commodities value chains. Engr. Sanni Fatai Abiodun, National Project Coordinator made…