Agriculture
9 Oct 2023
Following the declaration of a national state of emergency on food security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has disclosed plans to commence aggressive promotion and preparation for dry season farming from November 2023.
21 Sep 2023
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed strong desire to collaborate with the French Republic in educational, agriculture and solid mineral sector development to generate employment for the youth in the state.
9 May 2023
Integrated Aerial Precision (IAPrecision) has emerged winner of Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) in the pitch competition for cohort 7 of the Orange Corners Nigeria. Orange Corners is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in collaboration with a local service provider.
21 Apr 2023
To stimulate economic recovery and boost farmers productivity, the incoming administration has been advised to as a matter of priority, allocate at least 10 per cent of the national budget to agriculture and encourage youth and women in agricultural businesses with farm inputs.
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