Herdsmen/Farmers: Institute suggests best way to end protracted crisis
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, has called for advanced intelligence to fish out criminal herdsmen, towards ending the lingering […]
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NYSC partners private sectors on skill acquisition
Mr Hilary Namasu, the NYSC Director of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED), has said that the scheme was partnering private sectors on skill acquisition […]
APC chieftain urges members to initiate programmes to promote manifesto
Chief Letep Dabang, Plateau Acting Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised elected members to initiate projects and programmes that would promote the […]
Poverty and Existential Problems of Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
This is dedicated to the three hundred and seventeen students of Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State abducted by Armed Bandits on […]
Troops restore normalcy along Kaduna-Jebba road, warns miscreants – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, has said that troops have restored normalcy along Abuja-Jebba road. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Onyeama […]
FAO agents commence training for 600 farmers/herders in Nasarawa
No fewer than 600 herders and farmers in Nasarawa State have begun a two- week practical demonstration training on livestock and commercial farming to […]
Committee urges Ministry to strengthen nutrition delivery systems in Kaduna schools
The Kaduna Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) has urged the state Ministry of Education to prioritise its nutrition intervention delivery systems in primary and […]
Edo Dry Port: Obaseki pledges govt.’s support, speedy take-off
The Edo government on Wednesday pledged government’s support and speedy take-off of the AMES-Edo Inland Container Dry Port. Gov. Godwin Obaseki gave the assurance […]
SWOFON calls for review of agric policies, decries low budgetary allocations
The Small Scale Women Farmer Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), Kogi chapter, has called on the state government to review existing policies on agriculture to […]
‘Nigeria is not a mistake’, says Tambuwal
Amidst the intractable conflicts being witnessed across Nigeria, Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reaffirmed that the country is prominent and […]
Ekiti maps out industrial plan for MSMEs, to continue partnership with FG
Ekiti State Government says it will continue to partner the Federal Government and corporate agencies to facilitate growth opportunities for businesses in the state […]
RIFAN urges FG to introduce additional measures on rice production, processing
The Bauchi State chapter of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged the Federal Government to introduce additional measures that will enhance […]
NALDA to launch ‘grow your food’ initiative
The Federal Government will soon launch “Grow Your Food” initiative, a major take off for the agricultural components that will enable households to grow […]
Over 6,000 to benefit from FG’s N656m grant in Kano – Minister
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Katagum says no fewer than 6,569 persons in Kano State will benefit from the […]
Adoption of digital technologyin agric sector will combat hunger – Pantami
The integration of digital technology in agricultural value chain has been identified as a major stimulus that would help the county combat the […]
Lassa fever killing more Nigerians than COVID-19, DIG Katsina warns
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman/CEO Musharak Esteem Nigeria Limited, DIG. Muhammed Katsina(rtd), mni has called on the government and all stakeholders to prioritize the fumigation […]
Kano – Maradi railway will enhance African Continental Free Trade zone – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the rail line from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic will go a long way in boosting trade relations in […]
Nigeria, Belgium to sign bilateral educational agreement
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigeria and Belgium are set to sign a Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) anytime soon. Education Minister Adamu Adamu who dropped the hint […]
School feeding programme generates 14,000 jobs in Niger- Official
Mr Umar Ndashacba, the Programme Manager of National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) in Niger, has said that no fewer than 14,000 jobs […]
NDE empowers 6,513 youths, women in Kaduna
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Kaduna directorate on Friday said it trained 6,513 youths and women on various vocational skills in 2020. Sani […]
21, 000 farmers to benefit from NALDA intervention in Adamawa – Coordinator
No fewer than 21,000 young farmers in Adamawa are to benefit from the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) intervention aimed at increasing food […]
Gombe to harness potentials of its 3 dams to boost its economy, says Commissioner
Gombe state Government says it will harness water bodies in the state for agricultural purpose, with a view to boosting the state’s economy, according to […]
Prices of China’s agricultural products edged up
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, says the wholesale prices of its agricultural products edged up on Thursday. The latest China agricultural […]
WOFAN partners NAERLS on agricultural best practices
Women Farmers Advanced Network (WOFAN), says it is partnering the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Zaria, to improve the […]
Expelling Pastoralists from Forests that Kill, By Jibrin Ibrahim
My column of 12th September 2016 was entitled “Forests that Kill and Destroy: Rural Banditry in Northern Nigeria.” I was reporting on a seminar […]