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Agriculture

March 12, 2025

FG empowers women farmers in Nasarawa with N26 million 

She said that Nasarawa state was blessed with fertile land and a rich agricultural heritage.

Women farmers
March 10, 2025

UN, Natural Eco Capital say climate action key to Nigeria’s prosperity

The UN Climate Change and Natural Eco Capital have advocated ambitious climate action as a key to prosperity in Nigeria.

Executives at the recent inaugural session of the 'Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, Mangrove and Art' symposium in Lagos.
March 10, 2025

MACBAN seeks probe into chairman’s murder in Kwara

The assailants shot Mr Abubakar in front of his house around 10:00 p.m. after driving home from Tarawee prayers (fasting congregation prayer).

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN)
March 9, 2025

Kaduna govt distributes fertilisers, pesticides to farmers

The commissioner said the benefitting cooperatives comprise real farmers who were chosen irrespective of their political affiliations or ethno-religious identities.

Distribution of farm fertilisers and pesticides to farmers
March 9, 2025

NGO advises farmers to use improved cassava seeds to boost production

Mr Yassah said that the project would help farmers to adopt the best cassava seed production practices.

cassava
March 8, 2025

Edo govt launches girls’ farm project to boost agriculture

Ms Suleiman stated that the project aims to equip young girls with essential agricultural skills, providing them with hands-on farming experience.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
March 8, 2025

Abia plans strengthening of agricultural reforms to attain food security

Mr Otti said that his administration had started exploring new strategies to scale up commercial farming and optimising resource allocation across the state.

Alex Otti
March 7, 2025

Nigeria faces severe food shortage amid WFP aid halt in April

In April 2025, funding shortfalls will force WFP to suspend food and nutrition assistance for two million crisis-affected people.

children with empty bowls
March 7, 2025

Nationwide Hunger: Nigeria close to achieving food security, agric minister declares

“The emphasis attached to dry season farming is a portent vehicle for food security,” the minister said.

President Bola Tinubu
March 3, 2025

Africa’s wildlife is under threat, warns World Animal Protection

World Animal Protection has called for urgent measures to safeguard Africa’s wildlife from escalating threats.

Wildlife