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Agriculture

July 21, 2024

Farmers laud Borno government for providing free transportation to farms

A cross-section of farmers said the gesture was a big relief, and they remained grateful to the government and other stakeholders like the Borno Express Corporation.

Farming lands
July 21, 2024

NiMet issues urban flood alert across Nigeria

NiMet warned of strong winds, heavy rain and floods.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 20, 2024

Tinubu commits to modernising agriculture, livestock industry

Mr Tinubu stressed the critical role of agriculture in national development and security, saying, “Food is the heart of security in every society.”

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
July 20, 2024

Food Security: Shettima in Yobe to launch agriculture empowerment programme

Mr Bego said it would benefit thousands of farmers across the 17 local government areas in the state.

Kashim Shettima
July 19, 2024

FG begins aerial spray as quelea birds invade Taraba farms

Mr Kazaure explained that the team was using Fenthion and DDVP pesticides to control the birds.

Quelea bird (credit:wikipedia)
July 19, 2024

Enugu govt, stakeholders call for carbon reduction to tackle climate crisis

The Enugu government and stakeholders in climate change have called for urgent steps to mitigate the climate crisis by reducing carbon footprints.

Gaming and Mbah
July 18, 2024

UNDP report highlights climate action opportunities in Africa

UNDP) has highlighted climate action opportunities in Africa in its new report on Africa Investment Climate Opportunities.

UNDP
July 18, 2024

CSOs advocate climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture in Kwara

The 2024 agriculture budget for Kwara is 1.49 per cent of the total state budget which runs below the 10 percent Maputo benchmark.

Irrigation farming
July 17, 2024

Food Security: NIPR boss urges youths to embrace farming

“You can be employers of labour, and that is what this young man has demonstrated,” Mr Neliaku said.

NIPR logo
July 16, 2024

FG targets 500,000 metric tonnes of cocoa production by 2025

Mr Rimi, however, called for continued collaboration to address the gaps in the global trade ecosystem.