Stakeholders unite to safeguard Shea ecosystem, environmental sustainability

By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders from the Shea sector convened in Abuja to address the pressing need for protecting the Shea ecosystem and promoting environmental sustainability. This was the thrust at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Global Shea Alliance titled “Shea 2024″. During the conference hosted by the National SheaContinue Reading

FG/IFAD launch LIFE-ND agribusiness innovation forum in Calabar

By Felicia Imohimi The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), project of the Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Thursday launched the Agribusiness Innovative Forum (LAbIF) in Calabar. Dr Abiodun Sanni, National Project Coordinator of LIFE-ND in Calabar, described the forum as a multi-stakeholderContinue Reading

Veterinary service to transform animal healthcare, food security

By Bukola Adewumi The Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Service has pledged to promote animal health, enhance food safety and facilitate trade in animals and animal products in the country. Dr Columba Vakuru, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, unveiled this ambitious plan during a consultative stakeholders meetingContinue Reading

FG launches National Deratisation framework to combat lassa fever outbreaks

By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a comprehensive deratisation framework targeting states in a bid to curb the persistent annual outbreaks of Lassa Fever. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, revealed the initiative during a press conference on Monday, addressing the recent outbreak ofContinue Reading

Lagos CARES to increase interventions in agriculture, markets

  By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (LAGOS CARES) says it will continue to provide quality and sustainable interventions in agriculture and markets. Mr Jonathan Obayemi, the State Project Coordinator, Fadama Programme in Lagos, stated this at a one-day workshop for representatives ofContinue Reading