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Agriculture

February 5, 2024

AfDB begins disbursement of $540 million SAPZs fund: Official

The three states to benefit from the first phase of the development of processing zones are Oyo, Kaduna and Cross River.

AfDB building
February 4, 2024

NBMA assures Nigerians of sustainable food security

Ms Asagbra restated that NBMA would not rest on its oars in ensuring safety in the application of modern biotechnology, which is essential to attaining food security.

National Biosafety Management Agency
February 2, 2024

U.S. partners Nigeria in fight against climate change, gas flaring

Mr Stevens said climate change was one of the key pillars of President Joe Biden’s administration.

Will Stevens
February 2, 2024

NOSDRA calls for robust environmental management plans

NOSDRA has called for robust environmental management plans to address oil-devastated land in Nigeria.

Nembe Oil Spill
February 1, 2024

Police rescue 20 cows from Sokoto rustlers

“The interception of the cows and a donkey on January 16 occurred along Kware, Gada bush, following a hot pursuit of unidentified armed cattle rustlers,” said the police.

Cows and Nigerian police
January 31, 2024

IITA trains livestock farmers on alternative protein sources

Mr Akande said that the training would ensure the profitability of their business and reduce the cost of purchasing livestock feed.

IITA
January 31, 2024

EU Commission to extend tariff exemption for Ukraine produce

The move renews a past suspension set to expire in June 2024.

UKRAINIAN GRAINS
January 31, 2024

Katsina to use irrigation for food security, job creation: Official

The Katsina State Irrigation Development Authority was created in October 2023 to improve dry-season farming and increase agricultural productivity.

Katsina State Government
January 31, 2024

Abia LIFE-ND revives monthly technology review for ADP

The Abia Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise, Niger Delta, has revived the MTRM for the state’s Agricultural Development Programme.

Nigeria Farmers
January 31, 2024

Planned cultivation of 500,000 hectares of land will boost food production: Group

Mr Akinsiju said the group hoped that the measures would guarantee adequate food supply in no distant time.

Farm