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FG Roles Out Programme to Reverse Annual N3.5trillion Post-harvest Loss in Agric Sector
The federal government has revealed that Nigeria loses over N3.5 trillion to post-harvest loses in the agriculture sector annually.
The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari made the disclosure in Senagal…
Nigeria, OIC Seal Pact to Empower 10 Million Women in Agriculture
By Glory Mfoniso
Nigeria, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to empower 10 million women across the agricultural value chain to deepen collaboration and…
Abia Partners RRIN for Rubber Production to Expand State’s Economy
The Government of Abia State has announced its readiness to partner with the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN) to tap into rubber production as a part of the state’s larger plan to advance its economy.
Governor Alex…
Why I Sponsored Motion to Probe Exclusion of Southeast from N380 billion Irrigation Project- Sen Ken…
Senator Kenneth Emeka Eze, the lawmaker representing Ebonyi Central in the Senate has explained that the exclusion of the Southeast geopolitical zone from the implementation of the N380 billion Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund…
Tinubu Appoints Yazid Danfulani as MD of Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC).
The appointment was formally…
Reps Back Bill to Establish Agricultural Economics Institute
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking for an act to establish Nigerian Institute of Agricultural and Applied Economics to regulate, control and determine the standard of knowledge to be…
Tinubu Welcomes Qatari Investment Drive, Affirms Nigeria’s Readiness for Strategic Partnership
President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen its strategic partnership with Qatar, welcoming new investment initiatives from the Gulf nation, particularly in the agricultural sector.
The President gave the…
Food Security: Reps Move to Enhance Agric Innovation in Rural Areas
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, by expanding its mandate through the establishment of specialised training institutions…
Chief Ifeanyi Odii Launches N150 Million Agric-Empowerment Scheme For Isuachara Community
The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has launched a N150 million agric-business empowerment scheme for his youths in his Isuechara community in Onicha Local Government Area…
Armed Herdsmen Sack Benue Community in Fresh Attacks, Many Feared Dead
Suspected Fulani herdsmen has sacked residents of Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State leaving in their trail yet to be determined number of people dead.
The fresh attack has displaced residents of the community…