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…
The Federal Government at just concluded 139th meeting of the National Economic Council held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed its plan to meet with Dangote, Indorama, Notore and other producers of fertilizer. According to a statement titled NEC Outlines Initiative to ensure Food Security, Affordability released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior…
The administration of Governor Umar Bago of Niger State is planning big on agriculture. The man has taken several steps towards using the potential of the state hosting the largest land area in Nigeria to advantage for people of the state. His latest action is the enablement of an agriculture venture that holds the promise…
Agriculture sector will benefit from a $6 billion investment promised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, in the continent. This followed an agreement signed between the bank and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The bank will through this commitment provide financing in a period of three years to businesses in…
There are indications that Governor Umar Bago of Niger State is taking some bold steps to revolutionise the economy of the state. His efforts appear geared towards the determination to improve the economy of the state through agriculture and other natural resources that the state is endowed with. Of late the governor has taken steps…
