By Doris Esa The Federal Government says agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and a key driver of food security, job creation and poverty reduction. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this at the Annual Ministerial Reward and Recognition Ceremony on Monday in Abuja. Kyari saidContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated. This initiative was established to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities and strengthen national security. Marwa spokeContinue Reading

By Salif Atojoko Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government will deploy technology for all-year round farming. The minister said this while briefing State House correspondents. “The faster we clear land, harvest, chemical deployment, whether it’s pesticide, whether it’s herbicide, the better.Continue Reading