Tag: Farmers
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Gunmen kill 3 farmers in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has deployed operatives to apprehend killers of three farmers at Ajagbusi community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. DSP Ayanlade Olushola, the command’s spokesperson
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NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support to 300 rice farmers in the Niger Delta, each receiving starter packs worth N200,000 to enhance rice production.
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87% of Zamfara farmers back to farms – CP
The Police Command in Zamfara says that 87 percent of farmers in the North-Western state have returned to their farms following an improvement in the security situation.
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Military making operational adjustment to protect farmers – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says operational adjustments have been made by the military to prioritise protection for farmers to ensure a successful rainy season farming. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja while giving updates on the
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Edo Guber: Association of farmers to boycott poll unless ……
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Edo chapter has said that it will boycott the forthcoming September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state if candidates of various political parties’ manifestoes do not reflect plans and programmes for farmers in the state.
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AfDB to insure farmers against effects of climate change
The African Development Bank(AfDB) has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA) to insulate countries against catastrophic weather-related events. The AfDB’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina
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Uzodimma raises workers salary, announces N5bn loan for farmers
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has announced a new minimum wage of N40, 000 for workers in the state to ease the pains caused by the removal of fuel subsidy.
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NEPC advises farmers on production of cash crop for export
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Friday advised farmers to prioritise the production of economic crops and trees to tap from the huge potential of export to international market. The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Dr Ezra Yakusak, gave the advice while interacting with Southern Kaduna Journalist Forum who visited…
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IFAD approves $1.7m flood recovery support to farmers
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it will disburse 1.7 million dollars to support farmers affected by floods in nine states of the country before ending of the year. The intervention according to the organisation
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Police confirm 8 killed in farmers, herders clash in Borno
T he Police in Borno said that eight lost their in a clash between farmers and herders over alleged land encroachment in Bayo Local Government Area of in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Abdu Umar confirmed the incident at a meeting