By Abigael Joshua PULA Advisors AG in partnership with Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Heifer International, and AFEX Commodity Exchange on Thursday began payment of N110 million agricultural insurance claims to Nigerian farmers. In a statement in Abuja by Dr Mike Enahoro, country commercial manager, PULA Advisors AG, it isContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Heifer International, an NGO, has offered 40, 000 dollar grant to youths and women to engage in the 2024 AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria to promote innovative and technology-driven agri-centric enterprises. Dr Lekan Tobe, Country Director (Interim), Heifer International, disclosed this at the unveiling of the 2024 AYuTeContinue Reading
Food security: Group harps on organic agricultural practices in NigeriaContinue Reading
Body of Benchers’ll enforce discipline in legal profession – AwomoloContinue Reading
Nigerian German Expo ‘ll showcase investment opportunities – CommitteeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Alumni Association (FVMUNNAA), says it is positioned to lead technological revolution in agriculture across the country. Prof. Lawrence Okonkwo, National President of the association, communicated this at the maiden National Symposium and Annual General Meeting of FVMUNNAA inContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), an NGO, says there is need for a thorough stakeholders’ engagement on the safety of genetically engineered crops, categorised as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Dr Segun Adebayo, Director of Operations, CEFSAR, made this advocacy on Thursday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Doris Esa A Coalition, Organic and Agroecology Initiative (ORAIN) has called on farmers to embrace organic and agroecological farming practices to enhance food and nutrition security in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that ORAIN is a coalition of organic and agroecology organisations inContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) says the rapid advancement in biotechnology, particularly genetic engineering, has ushered in a new era of possibilities for enhancing agricultural productivity. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General, NBRDA, spoke at a Ministerial Meeting on Demystifying Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) with civilContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe A philanthropist and President of Oasis of Breakthrough International Church Inc., Apostle Israel Oyelade, has called on the Federal Government to do more to support the agricultural sector. Oyelade made the call on Saturday at Ifo, Ogun, during distribution of food items to 300 beneficiaries in theContinue Reading
