President Bola Tinubu may soon cut the importation of meat into the country by about 50 percent. The objective is to encourage increase in economic activities in the county, boost revenue, and address food insecurity, as well as stem greenhouse gas emissions. The plan to reduce reliance on imported meat was highlighted during a key…
As Nigeria battles with food insecurity there are reports that more challenges may be on the way to further compound the problem. The report is to the effect that as the years roll on, the country will have more mouths to feed, thus complicating the problem at hand about how to provide for the current…
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…
Soon the government at the federal and state levels will no longer need to go to any foreign company, putting pressure on the country’s foreign reserve to import tractors to the country. This is because by next year it will be possible to purchase tractors locally. The hope towards this end was raised by the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120 in Nigeria. The agency said on its X handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reported to the agency by the genuine manufacturer, Ajanta…
President Bola Tinubu is focused on developing all aspects of the national economy including the achievement of the national sugar master plan. The government efforts in this regard is part of the goal of achieving $1 trillion economy within a short time. This assurance was given in Abuja by the Minister of State for Industry,…
Investigation has shown that farmers in Nigeria are more comfortable taking loan facilities from cooperative societies than taking advantage of similar opportunity in the commercial banks in the country. This was discovered by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The Bureau got this from a joint research it did with the Federal Ministry of Budget…
The Lagos State Government will on Sunday September 1 commence Phase 2 of the sale of selected food items, including rice, beans, garri, bread, eggs, tomatoes, pepper, tatashe, and onions at discounted rates. The food items will be sold at a discounted rate of 25 per cent aimed at alleviating the impact of rising food…
An outbreak of mpox has ravaged communities in Akwa Ibom with at least 10 council areas being the worst hit, leaving many feeling unwell. Akwa Ibom State is reported to have recorded the highest prevalence of Mpox cases in the country since the outbreak of the disease. The worst affected local government areas are Uyo,…
Sesan Olowa, Chairman, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State has disclosed that the council has concluded its plans to boost agricultural produce within the council area. This, he said, would enable the council to also raise more revenue, disclosing that towards this end, the council is embarking on the establishment of cassava plantation hubs….
