By Doris Esa The Federal Government and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) are collaborating to advance agricultural research and scale up innovations for resilient agrifood systems across Africa. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Monday at the opening of theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged pastoralists across the country to adopt sedentary livestock production to improve breeds, pasture development and livestock management. The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, made the call during an interactive session with the Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) inContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adoption of sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. Maiha stated this at a conference on animal welfare and sustainable animal system organised by the Animal Welfare ClubContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic move to strengthen the party and secure at least 85 per cent of votes in 2027. Fintiri made this known on Monday in Yola during an APC stakeholders’ meetingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has called for intensified Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) towards the revitalisation of 38 moribund livestock legacy facilities across the six geopolitical zones in the country. Alhaji Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, made the call at the Specialised Training on Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) organised by the ministryContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, German International Cooperation (GIZ), and African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) say they are committed to enhancing climate adaptation financing and sustainable livestock development. They gave the commitment during a breakfast meeting in Abuja. Alhaji Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, said thereContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government and the African Union-Inter African Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) are collaborating to strengthen safe market-linked livestock mobility in the African region. The partnership also sought to create a region where livestock movement is safe and orderly. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha,Continue Reading
