Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Agriculture

September 5, 2022

Kaduna Rain: Umbrella vendors happy, farmers lament crops loss

With heavy downpours in Kaduna, vendors say they are experiencing an unprecedented boost in umbrella sales as farmers mourn the loss of their crops.

umbrella
September 4, 2022

Jigawa teenager drowns rescuing cattle

“A rescue team brought the cattle out of the pond alive.”

Cattle
September 3, 2022

Investors, experts storm Abuja for cashew conference

Africa produces about 57 per cent of the total world production of cashew, yet Nigeria processes only about 10 per cent.

Cashew plantation
September 2, 2022

FG issues sales permit to fertiliser dealers

The federal government, on Thursday, presented certificates of registration and sales permits to authorised fertiliser dealers in Nigeria.

fertiliser
September 2, 2022

U.S., EU ban on Nigerian beans export remains: FG

In 2015, the EU banned the importation of Nigerian beans on account of containing a high level of pesticide, considered harmful to health.

Beans
August 31, 2022

Security operatives said Buhari regime ordered them to leave killer Fulani herdsmen alone: Ortom

“They call them bandits because they do not want people to call them Fulani herdsmen,” said Mr Ortom.

Governor Samuel Ortom and Fulani herdsmen
August 30, 2022

Assembly passes bill to establish specialist veterinary hospital in Sokoto

This development followed the consideration of a report by the House Committee on Animal Health and Fisheries development.

Sokoto State House of Assembly
August 30, 2022

Herdsmen: Governor Masari to build N6 billion ranches in Katsina

Mr Buhari’s regime released N6.25 billion to the Katsina government in 2021 for the ranches development in Ruma-Kujar-Jangarai grazing reserves and nearby communities.

Governor Aminu Masari and Cattle herd
August 29, 2022

Over one hundred homes flooded in Makurdi: SEMA

In 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a 3.35-kilometre Idye Basin drainage channel to address the ecological challenges facing Makurdi.

flood
August 28, 2022

Buhari regime urged to invest more in agriculture  

“As of February, N948 billion in loans has been given to 4.4 million farmers cultivating 5.2 million hectares, creating 12.5 million direct jobs.”

Kano farmers