200 EMPOWERED BY REMI TINUBU’S RENEWED HOPE AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME IN ANAMBRA STATE

Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 200 individuals in Anambra through her Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Programme. The initiative targets people across various age groups passionate about agro-businesses.The beneficiaries underwent a two-day hands-on training in areas like feed processing, drip irrigation installation, vegetable farming, and piggery. They received basic start-up tools and…

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GOVERNMENT ENTICES YOUTH TO GIVE THE WAR AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY A BOOST 

In a bid to revitalise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has kicked off the 2025 Boot Camp for Youths on Plant Variety Protection. This innovative program is designed to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive meaningful change in the agricultural sector. The program, which began in…

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KANO STATE OUTLINES HOW TO SPEND OVER N16 BILLION ALLOCATION TO AGRICULTURE SECTOR 

The Kano State Government has allocated N16.6 billion to the agricultural sector in this year’s budget. According to the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Musa Shanono, this investment aims to achieve food security and increase citizens’ income levels. The budget breakdown reveals a significant focus on agricultural development. Shanono explained that “these investments…

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MINING, AGRICULTURE TAKE THE LEAD IN NON-OIL EXPORTS IN NIGERIA WITH OVER $5 BILLION 

Nigeria’s non-oil exports have seen a significant boost, with a 20.79% increase in value, reaching $5.456 billion in 2024. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The growth is attributed to the resilience and diversification of Nigeria’s export sector, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and solid minerals. “The significant growth reflects the resilience…

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ABIA COMMUNITY IMPLORES STATE GOVERNMENT TO EFFECT RELOCATION OF DUMP SITE TO AVERT HEALTH HAZARD 

The people of Eziala Nsukwe Autonomous Community, Ubakala, have staged a peaceful protest, crying out for Governor Alex Otti’s intervention to end the menace of a dumpsite that has taken over their farm lands and polluted their environment. The protesters called on the governor to compel the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) to relocate…

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