At any gathering there is one delicacy that is in a class of its own. It is rice alright, but it is rice with a unique taste and different aroma! Ofada rice enjoys a high demand at parties, and it is a special delicacy at home. However, one thing people dread about the common ofada…
Farmers from five local government areas in Enugu State have joined their counterparts in Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Niger, Ogun and Taraba states to benefit from the federal government efforts at fighting food insecurity by promoting dry season farming in Nigeria. They were recently presented with farm implements and seedlings worth N40 million. The federal government…
Those who have been praying for a reprieve in the flying inflation in the food sector may have to apply more energy on that spiritual exercise. This is because there are indications that rather than abate the cost of food will continue to soar in the new year. That is the result of the survey…
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…
The seven governors of Nigeria’s Northwest geo-political zone have got the promise of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigerian-born president of the African Development Bank, AfDB for a handsome investment that will boost agricultural outputs in the zone. The support will enhance efforts at ensuring development in the area, as well as providing tackling insecurity and job…
