By Felicia Imohimi The Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has called on the government to subsidise agricultural inputs to enhance productivity and make food more affordable for the public. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, the National President ofContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku The Cross River Council on Privatisation has disclosed that neglect by past administrations and communal disputes have led to the decline of oil palm estates in the state. Mr Bassey Okon, Director General of the Council, revealed this during the bid opening event for the privatisation ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the 1.1 billion dollars Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GIP is the largest agricultural project in Africa which priotises theContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State government has begun training of 660 youths, women, and retirees on mushroom cultivation across all zones of the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, made this known on Friday while speaking with newsmen. According to Olaleye who spoke throughContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has inaugurated the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion and to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by hisContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has partnered with United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation Ltd., to transform agricultural practices and restore degraded lands in the country’s most vulnerable ecological zones. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday during a meeting with the management of the bio-technology company, held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
By Oboh Linus The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has trained and empowered women farmers in Nasarawa State with N26 million. The Wife of Nasarawa State Governor, Hajiya Silifat Sule, who performed the symbolic presentation on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari No fewer than 100 women are currently making brisk business from Akpu production at the Cassava/Fufu Processing Centre in Sheda, FCT. Mrs Justina Ibrahim, Leader of the centre, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sheda. Ibrahim explained thatContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has warned that Nigeria could spend 110 billion dollars on food imports in 2025, if it fails to adopt and strengthen digital agricultural extension services. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA’s Country Director, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Annual Stakeholder Workshop,Continue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding is a natural disaster that happens when water spills over into usually dry land, often resulting in extensive damage. It can be caused by heavy downpours or human factors such as deforestation and inadequate urban planning. Nigeria has faced severe riverContinue Reading
