FCTA To Enhance Agricultural Productivity Using Innovative Strategies – Secretary
The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will develop innovative strategies to enhance agricultural efficiency and productivity in the federal capital, Abuja. The Secretary of the secretariat, Mr Lawal Geidam, stated this…
FCT Farmers, Herder Clash Leaves Vigilante Dead, Two Injured
There was tension in Dobi community in Gwagwalada area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday, which led to the destruction of houses and the killing of a vigilante in the community. Leadership reports that during the crisis,…
Nigeria Obtains $163m AfDB Loan – Shettima Reveals
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria obtained 163 million dollars loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB). He said, however, that the AfDB loan was obtained as part of efforts to boost…
Agric Minister Kyari Resumes Duties, Says Target Beyond Food Security
The newly inaugurated Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari has revealed the target of his Ministry on assumption of office. He said that the aim of his team is not only to secure and feed Nigerians but also…
What We’ll Do With Remaining 2023 Budget Amid Fight Against Banditry — Katsina Governor Reveals
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has said that the state government will spend the remaining funds budgeted for the 2023 fiscal year on efforts to restore security to the state. The Governor, who disclosed this during a meeting…
NDE Empowers 42 Youths To Boost Agro-business In Oyo
In a bid to ensure food security, employment generation and reduction in crime rate in the country, the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has empowered 42 beneficiaries comprising of youths and women to boost agro-business in oyo state. The beneficiaries…
Olam Agri Launches Seeds for the Future Foundation, Education Grant in Nigeria
Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre and an operating group of Olam Group, has inaugurated The Seeds for the Future Foundation in Nigeria to strengthen opportunities for farmers and communities along its value chain. The Seeds…
Why Agric, Food Processing Is Key To Nigeria’s Wealth – Osinbajo
…. Restates FG’s Support for Farmsteads Affected By Flood … Launches Olam Agri’s “Seeds for the Future Foundation/Education Grant” Aside from the extractive industry, agriculture and food processing especially, the export of manufactured and processed food, is really where the…
288,700 Households, Others To Benefit As Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Launches N8.5bn COVID-19 Action Recovery, Economic Stimulus
…As Beneficiaries Receive Livelihood Grants, Social Transfers, Others Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the newly launched Gombe State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (GO- CARES) aligns with his administration’s human capital development initiative as encapsulated in the ten-year Development…
Enugu State Government Appoints Acting SPC For APPEALS Project
The Government of Enugu State has appointed Mrs. Ihuoma Eze as the Acting Project Coordinator of Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project. The Communication Officer, Enugu APPEALS Project, Ambrose Igbokwe, in a statement explained that the project…
