By Abbas Bamalli Mercy Corps, a Non – Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Wednesday, handed over a newly constructed Veterinary Clinic and a rehabilitated structure in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA), to the Katsina State Government. The project, which included a 20,000-litre capacity upgraded solar-powered borehole, was executed under the EuropeanContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Experts in the environment and energy sector gathered in Abuja to advance a “Just Transition” energy plan that will benefit communities, industries and vulnerable populations in the country. NAN reports that the initiative focuses on inclusive growth, ensuring that the transition to low-carbon energy (targeting net-zero byContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) has intensified efforts to eradicate child labour in the ginger supply chain in Southern Kaduna. The association has also urged collective action from communities, NGOs, farmers, agricultural extension workers, policymakers and other critical stakeholders. CRUDAN made theContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is set to submit a strong 7th National Report that reflects the country’s achievements and renewed ambition for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Monday at the validation workshop of the draft 7th National ReportContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has recorded remarkable gains in rice and cassava production in Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Katcha on Saturday that this followed the rollout of the its Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa has urged the Federal Government to expedite passage of the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill to safeguard pangolins from extinction. The group made the call in a statement marking World Pangolin Day, stressing the urgent need for stronger wildlife protection laws in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has expressed its commitment to deepen technical and policy cooperation with Nigeria in oil palm production, smallholder integration, and supply chain alignment. Izzana Salleh, Secretary-General of CPOPC, said this in an interactive session with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise policies that will support the development of Nigeria’s seed yam value chain. Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, IITA Deputy Director-General, Partnerships for Delivery and Scaling, made the call at the National Yam Advocacy Summit inContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has pledged to partner with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on policy alignment to reform cooperatives and the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, gave the assurance duringContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has expressed concern over the persistent circulation of substandard and falsified veterinary drugs, citing weak regulatory compliance and uncoordinated importation practices. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, raised the concern at a National Stakeholders’ Round-table on the quality and regulation of veterinary medicinesContinue Reading
