About 2,040 people will benefit from the N2 billion being given out by Governor Francis Nwifuru in Ebonyi State. The amount is to be distributed to people in 100 rural communities to assist them in boosting their vocations. Majority of the beneficiaries would be farmers of crops or livestock being majorly an agrarian environment. The…
Livestock development is getting a great boost under the present administration. The latest news is that the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has made a significant breakthrough in livestock production with the submission of eight new pasture varieties for registration, release, and certification. It is reported that the development marks a major milestone in the…
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 Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has congratulated Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi on her appointment as the vice chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, in the Warri South West local government area of Delta State. Professor Kehinde described the appointment ‘as a recognition of her outstanding leadership…
A fresh attack on over 35,000 hectares of rice farm in Enugu State has caused new concerns about the success of efforts to tackle food insecurity in Nigeria. This was made known by a group known as the Enugu State Graduate Farmers. The group which expressed sadness over the development said the farmland is at…
Rite Foods Limited, one of the leading beverage companies in Africa joined the African continent in celebrating Africa Day 2024, themed “Educate an African for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa,” resonates deeply with Rite Foods’ commitment to quality and empowerment. The…
Niger State says it is taking bold action against climate change by planning to plant one billion trees. The project, according to the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, aims to combat the devastating effects of climate change, and aid the state’s broader strategy to go green. Abubakar who disclosed this at the State’s…
…. SHUTS DOWN ILLEGAL GOLD MINING SITE IN KOGI The Federal Government on Friday announced the shutdown of an illegal gold mine site in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, said the move was part of the Federal Government’s commitment to combat illegal mining…
The Yobe State House of Assembly has called for the construction of more earth dams to utilize the abundant rainwater for irrigation farming activities. The house harped on the benefits of constructing earth dams, saying it will benefit the irrigation activities of farmers and reduce the hardship being experienced as a result of flood that…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sealed a new partnership with the Italian government to strengthen sociocultural and economic relationships between both countries. The development is also expected to advance opportunities in agriculture, technology, tourism, and culture while facilitating cooperation in technical and vocational training, among others. The deal between Edo State and…
