Agriculture
Ekiti state to partner Brazil on agribusiness, monorail, BRT — Gov.Fayemi
Ekiti state government, on Monday, said it had concluded plans to enter into partnership with a Brazilian organization, Africa –Brazil International Forum, in agribusiness, monorail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
Gov. Kayode Fayemi, who...
Agriculture
Bird flu outbreak: Over 10,000 birds destroyed in Jos –PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Plateau state chapter, has said that over 10,000 birds had been destroyed in Jos as a result of the outbreak of bird flu, according Mrs Nanji Gambo, the Public Relations Officer of...
Agriculture
UNILORIN researchers develop new maize breed
Researchers in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin have developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1.
Prof. Gbolagade Adesiji, a former Ag. Dean of the Faculty, announced the new development to newsmen...
Agriculture
Gov. Abiodun promises to help farmers to boost food production
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun says his administration will help small holder farmers and those in the agriculture value-chain businesses to boost food production and in-turn realise maximum profit.
Abiodun made the assertion while inaugurating...
Agriculture
World Soil Day: Institute warns against unsustainable soil management practices
The Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) has warned against unsustainable soil management practices like misuse of agro-chemicals, soil sealing, pollution and increased fire frequency.NISS’s Registrar, Prof. Victor Chude, gave the warning...
Agriculture
LASG to increase fish production by 60,000 metric tons in 2021
The Lagos State Government says it will increase fish production by at least 60,000 metric tons to bridge the huge deficit in the sector and meet the state’s demand for fish.
The state Commissioner...
Agriculture
Kwara govt identifies measures to boost food security
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has said the administration is putting in place various measures and collaborating with different stakeholders to ensure zero hunger and boost food security in the state.
The governor gave this assurance on Sunday at a food summit organised...
Agriculture
FG reiterates commitment to tackle food insecurity
The federal Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling food insecurity and ensure Nigeria becomes a sovereign nation in Africa through its green alternative programme.
Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, made this known in Abuja...
Agriculture
Sokoto Govt, ABU Zaria partner on large-scale irrigation
The Sokoto State Government has said it would collaborate with the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, on irrigation across the state for dry season farming.
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal made this known in a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello...
Agriculture
Borno has potential to lead in rice production – RIFAN
Borno has the capacity to deliver Nigeria’s rice requirements with continuous support by the Federal Government, Alhaji Bulama Maina, the Chairman of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has said.
Maina made this known on Thursday in an interview...
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China lifts 770 million rural people out of poverty
More than 770 million of China's rural population living below the current poverty line have been raised...
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Facility upgrade begins in Oro General Hospital soon, says Kwara Gov
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State would commence the upgrade and equipping of the Oro General Hospital in Irepodun...
Business
Why price of cement is high in Nigeria -Dangote
The management of Dangote Cement Plc. says a bag of cement from its factories and plants in Obajana and Gboko N2,450, and...
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Ondo Govt Petitions Police Over Former Deputy’s Refusal to Return Govt Vehicles
The Ondo State Government, on Tuesday, petitioned the state Commissioner of Police, Salami Bolaji, over the refusal of the former deputy governor,...
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House of Reps adjourns to honor late members
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adjourned plenary for seven legislative days in honour of two of their colleagues’ who died during...