Farming
12 Mar
The Zamfara State Government has finalised a sweeping partnership with Chinese firms to deploy advanced surveillance drones, revolutionise agriculture, and modernise transport and mining infrastructure in a bid to combat rampant banditry and stimulate economic growth. Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration confirmed the deals on Wednesday, following a high-stakes working visit to China last February aimed…
3 Mar
An entrepreneur, Salisu Danjuma, from the Difa community in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, says he earns over N2.5 million annually from tomato cultivation during the season. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Difa, Danjuma described tomato farming as one of the most profitable…
26 Feb
A recent scientific publication is offering a beacon of hope for the future of global agriculture, especially in a world struggling with the impact of climate change. The published article titled ‘Recent Advancements in Mitigating Abiotic Stress in Crops’, was published in 2024, and written by Nigerian scientist, Oyebamiji Yusuf Opeyemi and his team. This…
25 Feb
Nigeria must prioritise investment in cocoa processing if it hopes to transform the sector into a major economic driver, agribusiness expert Dominic Joshua has said. The Founder of Cultivate Africa described cocoa as an untapped goldmine, stressing that value addition could generate billions in revenue and create thousands of jobs. Speaking in an exclusive interview…
24 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the 2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to food security and agricultural transformation in the state. The five-day fair, organised by the Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP) under the State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to provide farmers with early access to high-quality…
2 Feb
Ahead of the 2025 farming season, the Chairman, Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Mr Joseph Gbenu, says the council has acquired new grading machines to assist farmers in the area and increase food productivity Gbenu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said the initiative was…
30 Jan
A.R.N. Foods Limited, Nigeria’s fastest-growing agricultural commodities trading firm, continues to demonstrate its commitment to food security and consumer satisfaction amidst the country’s economic challenges. With Nigeria’s inflation rate rising to 34.80 percent in December 2024 and food prices nearing 40%, the company is stepping up its efforts to provide high-quality products and maintain high…
25 Jan
Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has assured grape farmers that the government will continue to provide seedlings, mechanisation, training, and other services to them to improve the yield of the produce per hectare. The Governor made the pledge when he met members of the Grapes Producers Processor And Marketers Association of Nigeria (NGRAPPMAN), led by…
11 Jan
In a country where agriculture holds the key to economic revitalization, Cultivate Africa is leading a transformative charge to redefine the agricultural landscape in Nigeria. As a forward-thinking organization, Cultivate Africa has seamlessly blended innovation, sustainability, and community impact to create wealth, generate employment, and secure the nation’s food future. A Vision Rooted in Agricultural…
10 Jan
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government on the launch of a ranching project aimed at modernising the livestock sector. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, in Abuja, the governor highlighted Zamfara’s potential as an agrarian state and its pivotal…
9 Jan
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured stakeholders that farmers in the state are set to begin full-scale cultivation this year.
20 Nov
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has allocated 2,000 bags of NPK 15:15:15 fertiliser, awaiting distribution to farmers for the 2024 dry season farming in Adamawa. Alhaji Tijjani Maksha, Adamawa Commissioner For Livestock and Aquaculture Development, overseeing the Ministry of Agriculture, disclosed this at the quarterly ministerial briefing in Yola on Tuesday. According to him,…
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A bill seeking to amend the process of removing the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and other heads of Nigerian courts by requiring the input of the National Judicial Council (NJC) has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation is sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Edo lawmaker, Marcus Onobun, while…
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The APC Youths Progressive Forum has called on the Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure the defeat of Governor Charles Soludo in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship poll. Chaired by Ambassador Sani Mohammed, the forum, at a press conference held in Abuja, urged all aspirants vying for the party's ticket to…
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The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has described the National Assembly's endorsement of emergency rule in Rivers State as a disgraceful act. Led by Mr. Solomon Ola, ANPE, in a statement on Tuesday, accused the National Assembly of failing in its duty to check what they termed the blatant violation of constitutional norms…
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President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Fuji veteran, Adewale Ayuba, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a cultural force who has brought joy to Nigerians for over four decades. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, Tinubu said Ayuba’s impact on the…
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday stayed actions earlier delivered against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The appellate court, upon acknowledging the transmission of the record to the Supreme Court, directed all interested parties to exercise caution pending the hearing of their appeals at the…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has handed over 7 million CFA francs intercepted along the Idiroko border route to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation. The Customs Area Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, presented the seized currency to the EFCC's Head of Investigation, Lagos Zone 2, Assistant Commander…
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The Ijaw ethnic nationality on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for denigrating the entire Ijaw nation as well as insulting the late Pa Edwin Clark. Ijaw leaders and youths gathered at Bomadi, Delta State, for a one-day Ijaw national sensitisation rally tagged "Stand…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fresh call for a united political movement aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Atiku, who contested and lost the 2023 presidential election under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call during a gathering held in…
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The Connected Development (CODE), on Tuesday, unveiled a $5 million media grant aimed at promoting ethical and impactful reporting on artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. It stressed the importance of responsible AI use, highlighting the need to balance its benefits with potential risks such as algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and unequal access to public…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, praised President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to the second phase of the Nembe-Brass road project. The governor said the project reaffirms Mr. President's vision for inclusivity in national growth and development, adding that the people of Bayelsa deeply appreciate the milestone that Mr. President…