By Polycarp Auta Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has promised to invest more toward making the state the agricultural hub of Nigeria. The governor made the promise while swearing in some newly appointed Special Advisers on Monday in Jos. Mutfwang, who decried the hardships in the country, promised toContinue Reading
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
By Veronica Dariya Mrs Hannatu Musa, an ‘awara’ seller in Bwari Area Council, FCT, says more consumers have turned to buying ‘awara’ as substitute for protein. Musa, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bwari, said since meat was no longer affordable, some consumers hadContinue Reading
Stampede:, NCS suspends distribution of riceContinue Reading
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
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
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is in the final stages of releasing 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to support the vulnerable populations across the country. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
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
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has empowered 250 small holder farmers in the Federal Capital Territory with agricultural inputs in order to enhance productivity, improve resilience and embrace sustainable practices. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Temitope Fadeshemi, who spoke at the opening ofContinue Reading
