NIRSAL to partner with NGE on empowerment
The Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) says it is ready to partner with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on […]
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Insecurity: NGE resolves to be part of solution
By Haruna Salami The Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE has x-rayed the security situation in the country and resolved to be part of the solution […]
NGO tasks farmers on sustainable food system
The Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI) an NGO, on Saturday, appealed to farmers to take appropriate measures that would guarantee a sustainable food system in […]
Army chief of standards advocates re-naming humanitarian affairs ministry
Maj.-Gen. James Ataguba, the Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Nigerian Army, has advised the Federal Government to consider renaming the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs […]
Buhari lifts ban on Twitter, conditionally
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved conditional lifting of ban on microblogging giant, Twitter. The president made this position known during a broadcast […]
NEMA begins distribution of farm inputs to 6,573 flood victims in Yobe
The Emergency Agricultural Intervention Programme has begun distribution of farm inputs to 6,573 farmers affected by flood disaster in Yobe. Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim, the Principal […]
Nigeria records 20,000 cases of snake bites, 2,000 deaths annually — Mamora
The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Health, (FMOH), Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has disclosed that Nigeria records an average of 15,000 to 20,000 cases of […]
Quest for youth political leadership: Kashifu as good yardstick
By Mairo Muhammad Mudi The youth of this nation keep complaining of being excluded in the affairs of the Nation. Some of them are of […]
Shiroro hunters raid ‘Riverside’ Community, kill 47 Niger Bandits
At Least 47 bandits terrorizing Shiroro communities in Niger State have been killed by local hunters, PRNigeria gathered. The hunters, in a sting-like operation, raided […]
Rep. lauds Enugu Assembly on passage of anti-open grazing bill
A lawmaker, Rep. Pat Asadu, has commended the Enugu State House of Assembly for passing the anti-open grazing bill.Asadu, representing Nsukka/Igboeze-South Federal Constituency, made the […]
Nigerian farmers require no special skill for agricbiotech — OFAB Coordinator
Dr Rose Gidado, the Country Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), says Nigerian farmers need no special skill or training in order to benefit […]
Give peace a chance, Buhari pleads with Jos, other warring communities
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Jos residents and other warring communities across Nigeria to give peace a chance. This call was made Sunday night […]
GMO technology stigmatized in Nigeria – OFAB Country Coordinator
Dr Rose Gidadi, the country coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa says the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) technology has been stigmatized greatly […]
Company to train 800 oil palm farmers in Edo
TA Commodity Producing Co. Nigeria Limited says it is organizing a three – day plantation management training for 800 young and old oil palm farmers […]
Delta confirms outbreak of Avian influenza, 164,173 birds reported dead – Commissioner
The Delta government has confirmed the outbreak of Avian influenza in the state, with 164, 173 birds reported dead. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Julius Egbedi, made […]
Enugu-based MfB offers farmers 2% interest loan
An Enugu-based bank, Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank Nigeria Ltd., is offering farmers a loan at single digit interest rate of two per cent to enhance […]
NDE trains 50 youths in Jigawa on sustainable business
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Jigawa has trained 50 youths, including 13 females, on how to establish, grow and expand businesses of their […]
Emmanuel donates fishing inputs to farmers in Akwa Ibom state
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has donated fishing inputs to farmers to boost food sufficiency in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Glory […]
Food Security: AFAN wants early preparation for dry season farming
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Kaduna State chapter, has appealed for early preparation and distribution of inputs for dry season farming to enhance food […]
AFAN wants FG to rehabilitate river basins
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has urged the Federal Government to rehabilitate the nation’s river basins, to address the irrigation challenges facing farmers. […]
Plateau’s Gov Lalong charges farmers on flower production
Plateau’s Gov. Simon Lalong wants farmers in the state to take a fresh look at flower cultivation because of its enormous economic potential. The governor’s […]
NABDA to provide electricity to rural communities, says D-G
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it will provide electricity to rural communities through its locally produced bio-digester. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director-General of […]
Poultry farmers commend CBN’s intervention programmes in Nigeria
Members of the Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ondo State chapter have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on its various intervention programmes […]
Ministry reiterates FG’s commitment to irrigation agriculture
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday in Sokoto reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to explore all irrigation areas for economic development. The assurance was […]
FG begins training for GEEP 2.0
Determined to uphold transparency and strict accountability, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development will ensure honesty and fairness in implementing […]