Southwest Governors approve fresh agenda to revamp agriculture
The Six Southwest Governors –Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Ayo Fayose (Ekiti) and Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) on Monday approved...
Lagos fishermen lament impact of govt policies
The dredging and oil exploration activities of government agencies and their partners have pushed more fish beyond the reach of fishing nets, the fishermen...
Fadama III: Minister To Support Beneficiaries With Land Access
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it would support beneficiaries of the Fadama III Additional Financing Graduates Unemployed Youths and Women Agro-Preneur Support...
FG approves oil block to Ondo, State Signs MoU with WEMS on Rice Farming
The Federal Government has approved an oil block to Ondo State for exploration of Bitumen, following discovery of the natural resources in abundant.
Meanwhile, the state government...
Australia Contributes US$2.2m to WFP’S Emergency Response in Northeast Nigeria
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has lauded a contribution of AUD$3 million (US$2.2 million) from the Government of Australia that will provide...
Senate investigates rice smuggling
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, on Monday commenced investigation into rice smuggling in the country, with a public hearing in Abuja.
Opening...
Ogbeh: Prices of food to fall soon
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has given Nigerian hope concerning the prize of food in the country, promising that...
CBN approves N660m for Gombe farmers
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it has approved the sum of N660 million for 3, 479 farmers in Gombe State under the Federal...
Farmers raise fear of low yield in Kaduna State
Some farmers in Kaduna State on Wednesday raised the fear of having low yield in the 2017 cropping season due to lack of inputs.
A...
Expert Advises Farmers on 10% of Cassava Stems Reservation for Planting
Dr Richardson Okechukwu, a cassava specialist, on Monday advised cassava farmers to always preserve 10 per cent of cassava stems during harvest for planting...
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Nigeria ‘ll Lead Africa in Development, Regulations of AI Globally- FG
The Federal Government speaking through the Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says it will ensure that Nigeria has a...
2024 UTME: Police, JAMB Warn Candidates Against Patronising Fake Websites
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising...
Oil Bunkering: Navy Seeks Closer Ties With Sister Agencies
The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee, Ikot Abasi, Commodore Martins Fakrogha, has called for closer collaboration with other security agencies to ensure improved...