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Insecurity Causing Agricultural Decline, Farmers Displacement, Poor Yield – Reps Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the impact of insecurity on food production in Nigeria, saying the country has recorded a decline in the agricultural sector.
Speaker…
Tinubu Makes 72 Appointments, Reconstitutes Mgt of 12 River Basin Authorities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the management of 12 River Basin development authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Spokesman of the…
University of Ilorin Develops Drought-resistant Maize Seedling
One of Nigeria’s leading universities, the University of Ilorin, Kwara State has announced the development of a “revolutionary” maize seedling that has the capability of withstanding drought.
The new invention described as “drought…
Food Insecurity, Malnutrition Threat to Economic Stability – Reps Speaker, Abass
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has said that the nation faces a mounting crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity that poses a serious threat to the well-being of its citizens, the…
Customs Announces Commencement of ‘Duty-free’ Importation of Food Items
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has finally announced the full implementation of zero duty on essential food imports as earlier announced by the federal government.
The NCS is a statement said that the “duty free” importation takes…
Women Affairs Ministry Partners with US for Sunflower Export
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has formed a partnership with Atlanta, Georgia, to cultivate and export Sunflowers and Jatropha Curcas.
The partnership was announced by the Minister, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye at a…
JUST IN: President Tinubu Creates New Ministry
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development.
The creation of the new ministry was announced at the State House on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock…
FG Moves to Tackle Rising Food Cost, Removes Duty, Taxes on Importation of Rice, Beans, Others
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes on importation of select food items.
The foods items that will enjoy duty-free importation through sea and land borders are, maize, husked brown…
Kano Federal Lawmaker Distributes 41,400 Bags of Fertilizer to Farmers Free
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, is set to distribute 69 trucks of fertilizer - 41,400 bags to farmers across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.
The Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the…
Again, Gov Bago Capitulates, Denies Banning Bulk Food Purchase in Niger State
The Governor of Niger State, Hon. Umar Bago has again denied that he banned the bulk purchase of food items in the state for sale in other states across the country.
Recall that Hon. Bago a few weeks ago addressed the media in…