Tag: Agriculture
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Delta Govt launches initiative to encourage civil servants in agriculture
The Delta State Government has inaugurated a five-man committee to develop an Action Plan for implementing agricultural projects among civil servants.
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FG backs agricultural research reform
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural research system through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF).
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Abdelrahman Amir: Bridging Cultures and Innovating Agriculture from BGI to Africa
In the rapidly evolving world of agriculture, young minds like Abdelrahman Amir are emerging, driven by a deep love for his homeland and a fierce commitment to his continent. With every step he takes, he is determined to turn this vision into reality, channeling his passion
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Minister inaugurates committee to revamp Co-operatives Sector
The Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has inaugurated a Technical Working Group on the reform and revamping of the Co-operatives Sector of the economy. The Minister performed the inauguration recently after delivering the keynote
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Ebola is cause of tomato scarcity – Agriculture minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed that the rise in the price of tomatoes is a result of an infestation known as Tomato Ebola, which reduced its availability. Kyari stated this in a post on X.com while responding to a user who asked that something be done as “the…
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Senate wants 10% allocation of annual budget revenue to agriculture
The Nigerian Senate has urged the executive to ensure allocation of at least 10 per cent of total annual budget revenue to agricultural production. Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture Production, Services and
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More women are needed in agriculture, says Amina Malah
T he Women Leader of the National Association of Wheat Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAWFPMAN), Hajiya Amina Malah, has called for the need of more women participation in wheat farming and processing. Malah made the call in an interview with NAN on Friday in Maiduguri.
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New Yam Festival conforms with Christian teachings – Catholic priest
Amadi made the assertion on Saturday while delivering a homily at a concelebrated Holy Mass at the St. Cyril Catholic Parish, Egede, in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State to mark the 2023 New Yam Festival, (Akani).
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52nd Independence: Bangladesh, Nigeria to deepen cooperation in agriculture, ICT
The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Masudur Rahman has expressed the desire of his country to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in the areas of agriculture, textile and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Rahman said this on Sunday evening in Abuja at a reception to mark the 52nd
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CBN disbursed N12.65bn as agriculture intervention since January – Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has disbursed N12.65 billion to the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP), its flagship agriculture intervention scheme from January till date. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele said this on Tuesday in Abuja, when he read the communique issued at the end of the 290th meeting of the apex bank’s Monetary Policy…