Organic produce must be certified – Don
Dr Olufemi AyanfeOluwa, a lecturer at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan says no agricultural produce should be termed organic unless certified by appropriate authorities. […]
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RIFAN launches wet season farming, promises bumper harvest in Ebonyi
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Ebonyi chapter, has launched wet season farming and distribution of inputs in the state, promising that the season […]
Agriculture mechanisation opportunities in Nigeria, By Agbaji Chinedu
Mechanization is a multi-dimensional concept and widely used in agriculture. There is, however, a major difference between the application of mechanization in developed and developing […]
FG to commission first NALDA integrated farm estate in Daura
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) will rehabilitate farm estates in 109 senatorial districts in 21 states of the Federation. NALDA’s Executive Secretary, Mr […]
Senate passes bills establishing 3 universities
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary session passed bills establishing three universities. The bills are Federal University of Science and Technology Lau, Taraba State, Federal […]
NEDC donates infectious diseases lab to Taraba govt
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated COVID-19 and infectious diseases laboratory to the Taraba Government, Alhaji Mohammed Alkali, the Managing Director of the commission, […]
IFAD to expand Enugu farmers’ cultivation space to 25 hectares – Spokesperson
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it will expand smallholder farmers’ cultivation space from below five hectares to 25 hectares in Enugu State. […]
Matawalle’s defection will promote dev’t in Zamfara—Shinkafi
Dr Sani Shinkafi, an APC Chieftain in Zamfara says defection of Gov. Bello Matawalle from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress […]
Kogi Poly matriculates 6,385 students, warns against cultism
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has matriculated 6,385 students for the new 2020/2021 academic session with a stern warning to the new students to shun cultism […]
FG to implement national agriculture data management information system
The Federal Government is set to implement the National Agricultural Data Management Information System (NADMIS) to strengthen data and information services in the agriculture sector. […]
Kwara Govt releases N76m to start COVID-19 economic stimulus projects
The Kwara Government has released N76 million to start the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus projects in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry […]
Ondo varsity lecturers win ASUU scholarship award
Two lecturers of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, have won the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) scholarship award. […]
Govt. frowns at incessant communal clashes in A’Ibom, sues for peace
Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Moses Ekpo, on Monday in Uyo appealed to warring communities to live in peace and end incessant destruction of lives and […]
Flooding may erode roads, bridges; high rainfal’ll expose nation to epidemic- NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that flooding due to predicted above-normal rainfall can erode roads and bridges which may hinder the movement […]
Prices of foodstuffs continue to soar in Enugu major markets
Prices of some foodstuffs, particularly eggs, beans and tubers of yam have continued to increase in Enugu major markets, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
The many hurdles of women farmers in Niger state
Grace Disa was discouraged with the fact that no funds were allocated to smallholder women farmers in Niger State. In March 2021, as the coordinator […]
Buhari’s agricultural revolution yielding fruits – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the agricultural revolution embarked upon by the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is yielding desired fruits. […]
Badaru lauds Buhari on agriculture
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in transforming the agricultural sector of the economy towards higher productivity. Badaru […]
Environmentalist advocates more afforestation activities to curb desertification
An environmentalist, Mr Gafar Odubote, has called for increased afforestation efforts to address the growing desertification encroachment on farmable lands in the country. Odubote, the […]
COVID-19 Palliative: Govs Still Waiting On World Bank, FG
State governments that signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Bank and the Federal Government for the N750 million performances/results-based NG-CARES COVID-19 relief […]
FAO reiterates support to FG’s efforts to tackle food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to support the Federal Government ‘s efforts to ensure food sufficiency. FAO Country Representative, Fred […]
Stepping up global efforts, only way to safeguard environment – UN President
The President of the UN General Assembly, Mr Volkan Bozkir, says stepping up global efforts to combat land degradation is the only way to safeguard […]
Food security: IITA, France support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, French Government, in collaboration with Oyo and Kaduna state governments, on Friday inaugurated a project to support […]
CBN takes sensitisation fair to Ogun
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday began a two-day sensitisation fair in Abeokuta, to create awareness about its activities. Mr Osita Nwanisiobi, the […]
Biden to challenge Britain’s Johnson on N. Ireland Brexit dispute
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to tell British Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the […]