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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 […]
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has expressed concern over the increasing rejection of Nigeria’s exported agricultural products by international markets, warning of the severe economic implications for the country. NSC Executive Secretary, Mr. Pius Ukeyima, highlighted this issue during a keynote address at a one-day stakeholders’ enlightenment workshop on proper packaging systems, held in Makurdi […]
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 […]
Farmers’ associations have praised the federal government for the recent inauguration of 10,000 agro rangers, urging an increase in their numbers to maximize the initiative’s impact. The commendation came from the Lagos chapters of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and the Poultry Association of Nigeria in separate interviews on Tuesday in Lagos. To […]
On Monday, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, inaugurated the distribution of 500 trucks of fertilizer—equivalent to 15,000 metric tonnes—to smallholder farmers across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas. The launch, held at Murtala Square in Kaduna, marks a significant step in the state government’s efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector. Governor Sani announced that […]