Presidential address: Gombe rice farmers laud FG’s investment in agric sector
Some farmers in Gombe State have commended Federal Government’s massive investments and interventions in the agriculture sector.
They gave the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Saturday, while...
Unilorin to partner firm on agricultural training, entrepreneurship
The University of Ilorin is set to go into partnership with a frontline agriculture company, Agric International Technology & Trade (Agrited), for a sustainable drive toward agricultural, quality education, job opportunities and entrepreneurship.Prof. Adesiji...
Association predicts bumper harvest, wants FG to suspend maize importation
Amana Farmers and Grain Suppliers Association of Nigeria, has appealed to the Federal Government to suspend the importation of maize to protect local farmers and enhance food security.The Chairman of the association, Alhaji Haruna-Ahmed...
Intervention to farmers in Anambra excites FGN/IFAD-VCDP
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has expressed satisfaction with its five-year intervention to rice and cassava farmers in Anambra.Mr Bassey Unaowo, the Team...
NEPC to raise transparency, efficiency ratings to 100%
Mr Samuel Afolabi, Lagos Regional Coordinator, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), says the council is committed to raising its transparency and efficiency rating to 100 per cent.Afolabi stated this during a stakeholders meeting on...
Group urges farmers to embrace dry season farming
A group, known as Farming for Sustainable Growth (FSG), has called on farmers in Ekiti to embrace dry season farming in order to boost food production and their personal income.
The group’s Coordinator, Mr Olabode...
Fuel hike will affect produce price — Association
Some farm produce distributors on Friday expressed dismay over continuous hike in fuel pump price, saying it would increase produce price to the disadvantage of both sellers and buyers.The distributors spoke with the News...
IITA scientists identify post-emergence herbicides for cassava weed control
Scientists working with the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), Â under International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have identified some post-emergence herbicides to be used by farmer for cassava weed management.The Principal Investigator on Weed...
Lagos Govt. dismantles illegal slaughter slabs
Lagos State Government has dismantled an illegal slaughter in the Oke Rube axis of Alimosho Local Government Area of the state.The state Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Messrs Abisola Olusanya, who led the operation on...
MACBAN urges FG to establish Livestock Ministry
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the Federal Government to establish a livestock ministry to harness the full potentials in the sub-sector of the economy.The National Secretary of MACBAN, Alhaji...
Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s aide, wants Keyamo to return to his ministerial...
The Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday urged the spokesperson for the All Progressives...
77% Of Nigerian women use dangerous bleaching creams – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that 77 per cent of Nigerian women use bleaching creams that...
Why I petitioned DSS against Obi, Baba-Ahmed – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, accused the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and his running...
Portable is real, says Funke Akindele
Actress Funke Akindele has lauded street-hop act Portable for his originality after she watched a video of his performance with a live band.
The Lagos...
Suspension: No regret backing APC in Ebonyi, says Anyim
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has berated the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party...