Category: Agriculture

In response to ongoing food insecurity, Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has encouraged economically disadvantaged families to turn to farming as a supplement to government food palliatives. This advice aims to help households navigate the current economic challenges. Governor Eno’s call was made during the distribution of free rice, beans, and garri to…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the Young Farmers Club, Nigeria, an initiative of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The launch event took place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. At the ceremony, Mrs. Tinubu symbolically presented membership cards, handbooks, and…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has revealed plans to introduce a price control mechanism to combat rising food costs. During a meeting with market leaders, including Iyaloja General Mrs. Yemisi Abass, at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Abiodun also announced the suspension of all market levies, permitting only development and environmental levies. The governor outlined…

The agricultural sector has emerged as the frontrunner in Company Income Tax (CIT) growth in Nigeria for the second quarter of 2024, recording a staggering 474.50% increase on a quarter-on-quarter basis. This is according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), released on Monday. Overall, CIT collections for Q2 2024 reached…

Nigeria has called for an enhanced partnership with the United Nations to advance sustainable agricultural development and strengthen food security. The appeal was made during a visit by UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Amina Mohammed to Nigeria, where she engaged with key stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari,…

The Lagos State Government has taken significant steps to empower Shasha farmers in Alimosho Local Government Area through agricultural production and value chain development initiatives. This effort is part of the state’s broader strategy to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic growth. During a three-day training program, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA),…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs among farmers in the Kwara North Senatorial District. The initiative, which is expected to benefit 986 farmers primarily, with over 2,500 secondary beneficiaries across the Kwara North Senatorial District, started with beneficiaries from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while…

…blames states for not making laws to promote ranching From Lateef Taiwo The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has called on farmers across the country to embrace modern system of farming as a strategic measure to address farmers/farmers clashes across the country. The speaker made the appeal on Wednesday , while…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the World Bank in the area of irrigation farming in the State. The Governor stated this at the Stakeholders Engagement meeting on Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Projects (SPIN), in Ilorin, the state capital. AbdulRazaq, who was…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project has expressed its preparedness to partner with the Whitewood Veterinary Ventures to ensure the accomplishment of the project’s development objective of improved livestock development in the State. SAPZ Project Coordinator, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, stated this while playing host to the Lead…