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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has empowered no fewer than 505 rice farmers and 504 tomato farmers in Kano. Dr Kabir Yusuf, National Programme Coordinator of SAPZ, said this in a statement on Monday following the ongoing Field Day activity in Kano. He stated that the activity…
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), through its Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has trained and graduated 25 farm machine fabricators in Taraba State to boost food security and job creation.
26 Feb
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has continued with inauguration of agricultural enhancement projects in communities in Delta. The initiative which is a tripartite programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)…
15 Nov
The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has distributed massive farm imputes to 282 farmers in five local governments in Nasarawa State.
4 Nov
Kano State will be committed to a timely funding of agricultural initiatives in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Dev
19 Oct
Development partners, including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB), among others have raised concern over the off take of the $538m loan by benefiting ...
23 Sep
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta, on Monday, inaugurated the Ondo State LIFE -ND Agribusiness Innovative Forum (LAbIF) to boost food security in the state. READ ALSO:NDDC, IFAD LIFE-ND inject $90m to boost food security in Nigeria Speaking at the inauguration of the project in Akure,…
10 May 2024
A global multi-institutional collaboration is planning the deployment of a $500m fund for engendering smartness in agricultural development and policy conceptualisation from igniting efficacious and credible data gathering.
20 Mar 2024
The Federal government has assured the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) that it has set aside funds to pay counterpart funds for implementing the FGN-IFAD support programme. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, while speaking at the sidelines of the ‘FGN-IFAD Cooperation Portfolio Review’ and Exhibition held in…
18 Mar 2024
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has invested over $1.5 billion to support small holder rural farmers in Nigeria since 1978.
17 Mar 2024
The Enugu State Government says its investment drive in the last nine months has begun to lift poor citizens out of poverty through government’s deliberate efforts and determination.
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The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the…
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The Kano State Government says it has awarded over N40 billion contracts for the construction of 15 roads in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Works, Marwan Ahmed, said this at a news briefing, shortly after signing the contracts with different companies in Kano on Monday. Ahmed said that the contracts demonstrated Gov.…
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The governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP). In a statement on Monday, the British Mission said this initiative falls under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). The mission stated that the programme…
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Rev. John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the…
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A group, the Concerned Nigerians, has raised concerns about an alleged plot to frustrate the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, including the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. The group called on President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure that no one undermines the achievements recorded in the oil sector.…
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Following the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the local government council elections of October 5, council chairmen in Rivers State have formally handed over to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The handover ceremony was held on Monday at various secretariats in line with Governor Siminalayi Fubara's directive, issued during his Sunday broadcast. Ezebunwo,…
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has vowed that governance will prevail despite the opposition in the state. Fubara made the remark while inaugurating the Government House Staff Quarters newly built by his administration in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to him, the course of governance is irreversible despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration; victory…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
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LAPO Microfinance Bank has appointed Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mrs. Osaretin Demuren. The bank praised Demuren for her leadership, particularly in strengthening LAPO’s position in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. Dr. Ehigiamusoe, a seasoned microfinance expert, brings over three decades of experience in financial inclusion and economic development.…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…