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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has inaugurated a tree-planting campaign in Zamfara State, aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. The initiative was launched at the Government Girls Day Secondary School (GGDSS) in Bungudu, located within Bungudu Local Government Area. The event marked a key step in the NYSC’s […]
A total of 223,097 beneficiaries from 17 states have received funding from the $546 million Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a major initiative by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security aimed at boosting livestock productivity across Nigeria. The L-PRES project, which was established to enhance livestock productivity, commercialization, and resilience, is […]
Kano State is gearing up to host a high-level workshop on agricultural transformation, scheduled for October 7 and 8. The workshop will be chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and will focus on agricultural development through the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)-funded Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). The event is expected to attract significant attention, […]
A herd of elephants, believed to have strayed from neighboring Cameroon, has invaded several communities in Borno State, causing widespread destruction to local farmlands, according to the Ministry of Environment’s Forestry and Wildlife Department. Ayuba Peter, a Director in the ministry, confirmed the incident during an interview in Maiduguri on Monday. He noted that the […]
From Abdullahi Idris,Dutse Governor Umar Namadi is leading the Jigawa State delegation at the annual Africa Food Systems Summit 2024, kickstarting Monday in Kigali, Rwanda.The governor’s participation underscores Jigawa’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food sovereignty, and resilience as a model for other states. This year’s summit, themed “Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation […]
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) announced on Monday that the Federal Government has saved over ₦60 billion by removing the fertiliser subsidy, a move executed under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI) over the past eight years. The NSIA, which oversees the PFI, revealed that its efforts have revitalized Nigeria’s fertiliser industry, leading to the […]
In it’s effort to bolster agricultural productivity and support local farmers, the Zamfara State Government has distributed 80,000 bags of assorted fertilizers to 40,000 farmers across the state at no cost. The distribution, which took place on Tuesday in Gusau, is part of the state government’s effort to mitigate the impact of economic challenges and […]
The implementation of Nigeria’s zero-tariff grain importation policy may be delayed as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has yet to receive a comprehensive list of companies selected to participate in the program, according to information obtained by *Financial Vanguard* over the weekend. Additionally, the Federal Government is still refining the policy guidelines to address gaps […]
By Adamu Yalwa Gabi, Anipr Senator representing Bauchi Central in the National Assembly,Sen.Abdul Ahmed Ningi has organised a three day research training and empowerement on rice and maize farming for his Co-ordinators and Deputy Co-ordinators from the ninety six political wards in the Senatorial district. Declaring the training open at Misau Local Government Area of […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) began the distribution of 900 metric tonnes of fertilizer to farmers within the territory on Wednesday. The initiative, which is part of efforts to address food security challenges, was inaugurated by the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, in Abuja. Dr. Mahmoud stated that the fertilizer was […]