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Agriculture

October 24, 2024

Tinubu promises to boost livestock sector

Mr Tinubu noted that foreign investors were already expressing interest in collaborating with Nigeria.

Tinubu giving an address
October 24, 2024

Five international organisations outline pathways to achieve global climate goals

Mitigation policies are on the rise, including carbon pricing policies, with 75 carbon taxes and emission trading schemes covering approximately 24 per cent of global emissions.

WTO, IMF, World Bank, UNCTAD, OECD
October 24, 2024

FG’s technical committee inspects Gombe dam over safety concerns

A technical sub-committee evaluating dams in Nigeria has conducted a physical inspection of the Dadin-Kowa dam, Yamaltu/Deba LGA in Gombe.

Dadin-Kowa Dam
October 24, 2024

World Bank announces strategic shift in agribusiness, doubles financial commitment

Mr Banga said the increase in agricultural productivity and incomes would help create jobs, boost revenues, and improve the quality of food and nutrition.

WORLD BANK
October 23, 2024

Police begin trial of three cops for extorting corper N380,000, refund victim

The command vowed to punish the erring officers to serve as a deterrent to potential ones in the command.

Edo State Police Command
October 23, 2024

Nigeria cannot thrive with hungry, insecure citizens: Defence Minister

Mr Badaru assured Nigerians of the armed forces’ commitment to providing security to boost the country’s food security.

Badaru; Tinubu sleeping
October 23, 2024

EU supports Nigeria’s methane emissions reduction efforts

The European Union is building capacity among stakeholders and negotiators in Nigeria’s climate sector to address methane emissions.

Emission
October 22, 2024

Reps urge CBN to increase agricultural lending to 7%

The House also urged the CBN to ensure that 50 per cent of the lending goes to smallholder farmers through microfinance institutions and farmer cooperatives.

House of Representatives
October 22, 2024

FG unveils ‘Green Money Project’ to empower 100,000 young farmers

Mr Yinusa also acknowledged the challenges young Nigerians face in fully participating in agriculture.

Farmers in Africa used to illustrate the story.
October 22, 2024

Nasarawa farmers fear excess rain may hinder crop yield, threaten food security

Mr Shawulu said, “We don’t want to lose crops that prefer moderate or controlled rainfall due to the excess rain.’

Farming lands