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15 Jan
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled plans to promote development of oilseed crops for both consumption and industrial purposes in the country.
15 Jan
The Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has again demonstrated a solid commitment to advancing industrial food fortification and workforce nutrition in the country.
14 Jan
As climate change impacts are stressing agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture increasingly, thereby hindering efforts to meet human needs, experts say implementation of a key pledge made by 130 countries at UN Climate Change conference
14 Jan
The Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has completed and inaugurated the expansion of its state-of-the-art Sagamu Factory Complex, Sagamu, Ogun State, housing WASIL Limited and WACUB Limited.
14 Jan
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation), in partnership with the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA), has donated 20 piece of 50kg smoking kilns to fish farmers and agribusinesses in Lagos State.
14 Jan
In its bid to revitalise rural agriculture and boost the country’s food sufficiency dream, the Federal Government has approved the partial commercialisation of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDA) across the country.
7 Jan
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have warned President Bola Tinubu to ensure that necessary machinery and monitoring mechanisms are put in place to achieve success in its proposed agric reforms for this year, to avoid his agenda going the way of past failed interventions.
7 Jan
The news about their plight was everywhere. Their battle with the late President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, was a common story.
7 Jan
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has trained 30 animal health workers in applied epidemiology, the One Health approach, and community engagement capabilities for better control and management of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases.
7 Jan
To compliment the state and Federal Governments food sustainability policies, the old boys of the Uboma Secondary School, Ipkerejere, Ihitte Uboma, Imo State, have commenced planting of 40 oil palm seedlings in the institution's premises.
7 Jan
The Niger State Government has sealed a Framework Agreement for Commodities off-take between Niger Food Security & Logistics Company, and the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, as part of moves to fortify food security and stimulate economic growth in the state.
1 Jan
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to support cassava seed system across Africa.
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The Abuja International Conference Centre would be buzzing with visitors from within and outside the continent come May 31, 2024 as the NIHOTOUR Gastronomy Festival set to hold its fourth edition.
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To empower young Africans to drive growth in the technology sector across Africa, TechSheroes Rise Africa recently held a virtual conference which was attended by over 100 aspiring tech sales professionals across Africa, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, Germany and America.
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As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
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Following the release of the 2024 Top 100 Career Women in Africa List, 9to5Chick partners with Guardian Woman to launch the Amplifying the Corporate African Woman’s Voice’s series. Featuring select honourees, the series showcases the story of Maukeni Ribeiro
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Delta Queens FC of Asaba will not be defending their Super Six title this year. This is as a result of the club poor performance in the 2023/24 Nigeria Women’s Professional Football League, which will end this week.
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Renowned Afrobeats singer and producer, Young Jonn, is back with a riveting album dubbed, Jiggy Forever. The 16-track record culminates his streak of hit singles including, songs like Aquafina, Go Hard, among others
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Isaac Olayiwola, popularly known as Layi Wasabi, is a comedian, actor, content creator and influencer. The 22-year-old Osogbo-born talenty took social media by storm with his unique blend of wittiness and infectious energy. The law graduate of Bowen University, with over two million followers on Instagram, creates contents that are satirical and reflect everyday happening.…
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Featuring exciting attractions such as water houses, pirate ships, a wave pool, others, Morenikeji Giwa has launched the Giwa Gardens Waterpark in Sangotedo, Lagos recently.
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Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) President, Gen. Kenneth Minimah (Rtd), the country’s first world boxing champion, the late Hogan ‘Kid’ Bassey and national team coach, Tony Konyegwachie, are among boxing personalities to be honoured today in Lagos by the Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with Yucateco Boxing Promotions. According to the promoters, the event, which is…