The Ondo State Government has destroyed 200 kilograms of adulterants used for the illegal enhancement of cocoa beans. It is part of efforts to uphold the state’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading producer of high-quality cocoa. The seizure and destruction took place in Ondo West Local Government Area. The materials were intercepted from a merchant who…
Concerned about the health of Nigerians, the federal government has warned Nigerians to desist from patronising private and unregistered abattoir and meat shops. The warning came from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) on Thursday. The action followed the outcome of an investigation into the incident of food poisoning at the Mandate…
The announcement by Professor Babagana Zulum, Borno State Governor, to subsidise cost of petroleum products in the state will be of greater benefit to farmers. It will particularly bring relief to those of them impacted by insurgency. Professor Zulum had said that he was going to bring down the cost of petrol per litre to…
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…
In an effort to combat poverty and promote economic independence, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has initiated the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme. The programme, part of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project, aims to support livestock entrepreneurship among vulnerable groups. Under this initiative, 7,158 goats were distributed to 2,386 women across the state’s…
Nigerians have been urged to embrace Fonio as an alternate diet to local grains in a bid to promote healthier living. Fonio is an ancient grain considered as a nutrient-dense superfood that offers a viable alternative to traditional grains. It addresses common health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and gluten sensitivity. “Fonio holds…
Self sufficiency in food production will be a pipe dream if enough attention is not paid to the right seedlings for the farmer. The new director general of the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari, recognises the importance of this in the food security chain. He has, therefore, pledged that his leadership will be instrumental in…
Lagos State Government through its ministry of Health has warned the general public to avoid unregulated and unregistered beverages to prevent ingesting contaminated drinks. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health during a state multi-agency news briefing and update on the cholera outbreak in Lagos said that history taken from the no fewer than…
THE postponement of the deadline for the enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes as a relief to Nigeria and other affected countries. However, not a few cocoa farmers in Nigeria are still in panic mode. Had the European Union (EU) stuck to its deadline to enforce its European Union Deforestation Regulation, EUDR,…
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, at the 15th meeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the digital trade protocol to boost investment, export, and economic reforms. The AfCFTA Digital Protocol, enacted in February 2024, establishes a legal framework to accelerate tech-driven innovation and…
