Thursday, July 30, 2026

Agriculture

June 12, 2025

Group urges government, stakeholders to prioritise agriculture investment

Mr Audu stated that agriculture was essential for inclusive growth, youth employment, and national prosperity.

farmers
June 11, 2025

World Food Prize Foundation appoints Adesina to advisory council

Mr Adesina has been at the forefront of galvanising political will to transform African agriculture through several initiatives.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
June 9, 2025

Taraba community seeks strict enforcement of anti-open grazing law

Mr Bukar noted that the bill was signed into law by former Governor Darius Ishaku in 2018.

Cattle breeders
June 9, 2025

Tinubu govt assures farmers of security support against bandits, killer herdsmen

“We are taking all necessary steps to ensure farmers return safely to their farms,” said deputy defence minister Bello Matawalle.

Armed herdsmen
June 8, 2025

Shettima inaugurates 375 refurbished tractors in Borno

He noted that the asset restoration programme fits squarely within the broader vision of Mr Tinubu’s administration.

Kashim Shettima
June 5, 2025

UNICEF targets 100,000 youths for climate action by 2025: Official

UNICEF says it plans to mobilise 100,000 Nigerian youths for climate action by the year 2025 under its global environmental initiative, Green Rising.

UNICEF
June 3, 2025

FG, FAO partner to boost fish production in Nigeria

He said the initiative was aimed at promoting the sustainability of Nigeria’s fisheries resources.

June 3, 2025

Nigerian government will revive cocoa industry, says Shettima

Mr Shettima announced that he would personally establish a cocoa farm to lead by example and encourage others.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chris Vincent (Credit: X)
May 31, 2025

FCT rural road interventions will boost food security: Wike

Mr Wike said access roads in rural communities would significantly boost agricultural production and impact food security in the long run.

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May 30, 2025

Alia reveals plans by FG, Benue to end herdsmen’s violent attacks

“The killings by herders and other criminal elements are not peculiar to Benue alone. It is a wider problem affecting parts of the North-East and North-Central,” Mr Alia said.

Armed herdsmen