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There are indications that many households may not afford rice to celebrate the coming yuletide, going by the steady rise in the price of the commodity in the last few months.
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Farm Alert in partnership with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association has provided a start up fund of N1m each to 12 Veterinarians, to establish their own veterinary practice.
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The Director General, National Biosafety Management Agency, Agnes Asagbara has assured that science, technology and plant re-engineering will be given priority, as the agency is leveraging on new breeding techniques to boost food security in the country.
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A commercial cassava farm – Agbeyewa Farms Limited – as unveiled a 12-point agenda designed to transform cassava farming and address food insecurity.
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Nigeria’s youthful population, favourable climatic condition, fertile soil, and diverse crop varieties, if effectively harnessed, could bridge the country’s untapped agricultural potential, and serve as the bedrock for economic transformation.
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The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has launched a cassava processing mill for the people of Otefe community, Oghara, Ethiope West Local Council, Delta State, under its Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Support project, supported by the Switzerland Embassy in Nigeria and Bread for the World, Germany.
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The Federal Government has facilitated the training of youths and women on plantain sucker multiplication and value addition in Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State.
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The Federal Government has warned against sharp practices in cocoa production, noting that it will lead to losses and rejection in the international market.
9 Dec
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has underscored the importance of aligning efforts across the three Rio Conventions—on climate change, biodiversity and desertification.
9 Dec
Ellah Lakes has set a growth target of becoming one of the top five oil palm producers and processors in Nigeria.
9 Dec
The Starlink Global and Ideal Limited has promised to invest N7b in cocoa and cashew production in five years, and also open its processing factory in 2025.
9 Dec
The future of Nigeria’s agriculture sector depends on its willingness to sustain innovation, research and push for relevant possibilities.
9 Dec
The AdanianLabs has pledged to empower over 2,000 women in the agric value chain across Nigeria to increase their market competitiveness, through its “You’ve Got Business for Agri SMEs 2025” initiative.
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Demola Olarewaju, the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that the problem with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is that "the party is no longer a viable electoral fighting platform at the national level, few states as exceptions." Olarewaju also described #WhiskeyWike and his gang as one…
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The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a United States-based organization, DAIMLAS Corp, towards strengthening Nigeria’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector, with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, said the collaboration with DAIMLAS Corp…
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The 2024 CAF Awards will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 18, 2024, celebrating Africa's top football talents of the past year. Kate Scott and Jalal Bouzrara will host the prestigious event. Kate Scott, known for her work with CNN, SkySports, and CBS Sports, brings her dynamic sports…
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The Federal Government has begun the construction of a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. According to a statement by Bolaji Kazeem, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations for the Ministry of Police Affairs, the initiative is part…
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Government College Ughelli in Delta State is set to mark its 80th anniversary on January 17, 2025. To commemorate this milestone, the Old Boys Association (GCUOBA) has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art 1,000-capacity auditorium for the school, with a ₦3 billion investment. Albert Akpomudje, SAN, president of the GCUOBA, shared the news during a…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday received Donald Duke and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who are former governors of Cross River and Ogun states, respectively, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Though details of the meeting held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) have not been disclosed, it may be connected to the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso,…
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The senator representing Abia South senatorial district in Abia State, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has described the Igbo as the most disenfranchised and marginalised group in Nigeria. He lamented the political imbalance in the country, stressing that allocating only five states to the Southeast is unjust. Abaribe disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja, during a public…
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The Joint Security Taskforce in Imo State, code-named Operation Udoka, has neutralised four suspected terrorists and arrested five others during an ongoing operation in the community. The operation, according to reports, is targeted at dismantling the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), "responsible for…
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Tea, noodle and bean cake (akara or kosai) sellers in Kano have reported a surge in their businesses as the harmattan season intensifies. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some parts of the city on Sunday revealed that many residents are opting for hot tea, noodles, akara, pap (koko), and locust…
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The National Council on Information and National Orientation Agency (NOA) has adpoted proposals aimed at advancing the National Identity Project (NIP) during its 48th session held in Kaduna. The two memoranda submitted by NOA include proposals for restoring dignity, standardising national symbols, and implementing the National Values Charter (NVC) at sub-national government levels; the council's…