The Nigerian Senate has rejected fresh moves to create grazing routes for cattle herders in the country. The resolution was passed by the lawmakers, as they observed a minute silence in honour of those who were killed in Omala LGA of Kogi State. They also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide the…
Michelle Corzine, Director of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Power of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has disclosed that her government has given grants worth $26.6 million to 33 companies in Nigeria. She said that the gesture was aimed at helping to resolve the food insecurity in the country. She spoke at a…
BEVERAGE COMPANY SPONSORS NIGERIAN IDOL EVENT Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink brand’s Africa’s biggest music talents hunt show tagged Nigerian Idol Season 9 has kicked off its live shows on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Omawumi, 9ice, and Ric Hassani who were judges were thoroughly impressed by the vocal versatility and strength displayed in the competition, which…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed that the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy will enhance maritime governance and support the achievement of the Africa 2063 Agenda. The Agenda 2063 targets a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth, sustainable development, and climate-resilient economies. Speaking at the Executive Technical Validation…
Farmers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are set to receive tractors at a subsidised rate as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari revealed that the ministry will receive 500 tractors assembled by the John Deere Group. The expected tractors are the first batch of 2,000 tractors that the…
The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria have sent an urgent appeal to the federal government to intervene in order to halt post-harvest losses that have bedeviled the tomato subsector. The Kaduna chapter of NATPAN Rabiu Zuntu said tomato farming will witness growth if government supports with adequate equipment and facilities and…
The Labour Party Federal Lawmaker, Ginger Onwusibe has come under attack from people who believe that his support to farmers in his constituency wàs insulting and a mockery of empowerment initiative. The lawmaker reportedly empowered his constituents with cassava stems, yams, maize, and cucumber seeds to mark his one year in the national assembly. Hon….
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, worth N43 billion in Oyo State. The destruction which was carried out on Thursday at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government area of the state, was witnessed by representatives from security…
Kano State is witnessing a revolution in agriculture. Aside from the investment in livestock, where feeds are grown and herders made to herd their cattle within a forest reserve, the government of Abba Yusuf is encouraging investment in storage and agro-allied establishments in the state. One major step is the commissioning recently by the Minister…
The federal government has been urged to utilise the opportunity of the nationwide protests against hunger to first address the challenges of food scarcity and then improve on the revenue of the country. The call is contained in a recent appeal by some Nigerian farmers. They are asking the government to consider setting up a…
