Agriculture

Floods Ravage Kwara Rice Farms: Millions Lost, Government Steps In

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Massive floods in Patigi and Shonga areas of Kwara State have wreaked havoc on rice farmlands, leading to losses worth millions of naira and throwing communities into despair. In Patigi’s Sanchita village, farmers like Idris Mohammed and Mohammed Usman described the devastation caused by floods resulting from water released from the Jebba Dam. The calamity […]

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FG earmarks N127.27bn for agric intervention fund

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The Federal Government has unveiled a plan within the proposed 2025 budget, allocating N127.27 billion to drive fertilizer production and enhance food security. This strategic intervention reflects the government’s renewed commitment to curbing inflation, bolstering farmers’ incomes, and ensuring sustainable food supply chains. According to details of the budget, Nigeria’s fertilizer sector is on the

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Nigeria, Saudi target deals in energy, agric sectors

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to explore ways to bolster Nigeria’s economy through energy, agriculture, and infrastructure.                        They also considered establishing a Nigeria-Saudi Business Council to drive bilateral ties between the two oil-producing nations. The two leaders resolved on these at the sidelines of the Joint Arab-Islamic

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Federal Government to Empower 600,000 Farmers in Major Food Production Drive to Tackle Inflation

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The Federal Government is scaling up efforts to boost food production. It plans to support 600,000 farmers in the cultivation of about one million hectares. It plans to promote the cultivation of wheat next month, and which planting of rice has been scheduled for January and February 2025. Speaking at the Nigerian delegation’s briefing at

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South West States Mull Farmer’s Mart To Tackle Food Insecurity

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As part of measures to tackle the problem of food insecurity, South – West states have said they are considering establishing a farmer’s market, where farm produce will be sold at cheaper prices to the people. The Region’s president of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Chief Wole Akinwande, revealed this on Monday

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The African Union Commission (AUC) Unveil the 37th AU Summit Agenda

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The AUC has unveiled the programs of the event for the 37th AU Summit slated for 14th – 18th February 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to the information made available through the Commission X (Twitter) handle, the program of the Summit this year will focus on the following thematic areas: 1. Peace & Security2.

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COP28 UAE PRESIDENCY ANNOUNCES PRIORITY AROUND WATER TO DRIVE WATER UP THE CLIMATE AGENDA

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Abdulquadir Jimoh The COP28, short for the 28th Conference of the Parties, was a significant event that aimed to address the global challenges of climate change and its impact on the planet\’s water resources. Taking place in the United Arab Emirates, this conference emphasized the urgent need to prioritize water-related issues on the climate change

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BANGLADESH, NIGERIA DEEPEN BILATERAL TIES TO PROMOTE AGRO-FARMING, BUSINESS

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Bangladesh and Nigeria have mapped  out strategies  to boost bilateral relations  to promote agro-farming and  business for trade and investment  for mutual  benefits  of both countries. This was the focus of a symposium held to discuss various  areas in the agriculture sector and food value chain  with the theme “Promoting Agro-Farming  and Businesses For Trade and

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