Agriculture
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Nigeria has introduced two new standards for the release of biofortified crops as part of efforts to combat micronutrient deficiencies, particularly Vitamin A deficiency, which affects about 30 per cent of children under five in the country. Micronutrient deficiencies remain a pressing public health concern in the country, with iron deficiency anaemia also impacting a…
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Elite Pillar International Limited, a leading real estate development company, has officially launched its first agro-development project, Heritage Farm City, to the general public. Located off FUNAAB Alabata Road, Abeokuta, Heritage Farm City is poised to revolutionize the agricultural sector in Nigeria. According to Nurudeen Oladimeji, Managing Director of Elite Pillar International Limited, "Heritage Farm…
26 Mar
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has rolled out some initiatives to reduce food prices, boost productivity, and return displaced farmers to farms. The Executive Secretary of the Authority, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja highlighted the programs including Renewed Hope Restoration Project, Renewed Hope Mega Farm Estates, Green…
26 Mar
Vietnam said it plans to cut import duties on a range of goods including cars, liquefied gas and some agricultural products, as concerns escalate over potential US tariffs. The announcement on the finance ministry's website late Tuesday came less than two weeks after Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the country was reviewing duties in…
25 Mar
Governor Alex Otti of Abia, says his administration is taking steps to revive the moribund Ogwe Golden Chicken Poultry farm in Uwka West LGA, to boost the state’s economic development. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ukoha Njoku, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday. Otti said this…
25 Mar
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a rice farming training program for youths in Abia State aimed at enhancing food security in the Niger Delta region. The training, themed Capacity Building on Commercial Scale Rice Production and Processing, saw over 260 youths in attendance. Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director and CEO of…
22 Mar
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Ndidi Nwuneli on her 50th birthday on March 22. The President lauded her as an exceptional daughter of Nigeria with remarkable global influence, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement on Saturday. Tinubu said Nwuneli’s contributions to transformational leadership are inspiring, and that her milestone birthday was…
13 Mar
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has revealed that young farmers who participated in the state’s farming scheme made over N200 million last year from the sale of their produce. The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving food security through aggressive infrastructure development that is capable of turning the state into an agricultural…
8 Mar
Governor Alex Otti of Abia says his administration is determined to reposition the agricultural sector through immediate social interventions and long-term sustainable solutions to guarantee food security in the state. Otti said this on Friday night during his monthly media chat at the Government House, Umuahia. He emphasised the need for citizens to move beyond…
6 Mar
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, today joined Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, the Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun;l, and the CEO/Executive Secretary of National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower 100,000 youths through a National Youth…
5 Mar
Mr Wemimo Akinsola, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Ondo State Governor on Agriculture and Agribusiness, on Wednesday met with farmers aimed at boosting food production in the state. Akinsola, while addressing the farmers in Akure, said the meeting was part of government efforts toward the development of the agricultural sector. He reiterated the state government’s…
5 Mar
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Italy on Wednesday morning to seek partnership in agriculture, vocation education and strategic development. Mr Lere Olayinka, the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Milan. Olayinka stated that the minister, who arrived in…
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The National Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olu Agunloye, has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has joined the party. However, concerns have emerged among SDP members in Kaduna over the legitimacy of his membership. In an interview with *Newsnwm*, Agunloye addressed the controversy, explaining the party’s registration process and…
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The operator of the port terminal at Onne Port in Rivers Stat, the West African Container Terminal (WACT), has stated that there may be an increase in tariffs for operations within the facility starting from April 1, 2025. The operator explained that the relevant agencies have given assent to the terminal operator, owned by WACT,…
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Less than two years into President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure in office, the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), backed by their Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), have declared full support for his re-election bid in 2027. Citing his administration’s economic and security achievements, HOSTCOM has passed a vote of…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday conducted a former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, around the Ibadan Circular Road Project, named after him. The two leaders inspected the 32.2-kilometre East Wing of the project, whose infrastructure component is nearing completion. The East Wing end connects the…
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President Donald Trump again downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business by a Friday deadline. The hugely popular video-sharing app, which has over 170 million American users, is under threat from a law that passed…
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'No excuses' for tired Forest against Man Utd, says Nuno London, United Kingdom Nuno Espirito Santo says high-flying Nottingham Forest will adopt a "no-excuses" policy for their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday after a draining FA Cup quarter-final at Brighton. Forest won Saturday's match at the Amex on…
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THE Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) generated about ₦3.74 trillion as of the end of 2024 marking a sustained 12 years of profitability. This is contained in its audited financial results for the 2024 financial year which was released in Abuja on Monday. The organisation said the landmark profit underscores its resilience of investment strategy…
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The Aare Ọnà Kankanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has said the 13th edition of the Eledumare Festival aims to appreciate God’s blessings in the lives of Nigerians and boost the country’s tourism through various cultural activities in host communities. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 21-day festival, which runs until April…
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In the wake of the gruesome killings of innocent travellers in Uromi, Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has assured that justice will be served, revealing that 14 suspects have been arrested and are being moved to Abuja for further interrogation. The victims, hunters traveling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Kano State for Sallah celebrations,…
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An Abu Dhabi court sentenced three people to death and one to life in prison on Monday for the November murder "with terrorist intention" of an Israeli rabbi, state media said. The ruling came about four months after Tzvi Kogan's death dealt a blow to the tiny Jewish and Israeli communities in Muslim-majority UAE. The…