Why food prices are high despite increased production -Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), during his nationwide broadcast commemorating the nation’s 61st independence, advanced the reason behind the high prices of food […]
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National Assembly defends Buhari’s $4.9bn loan plan, APC, PDP clash over debt
The Senate on Wednesday justified the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s plan to obtain $4.054bn and €710m ($$839m) loans. The Chairman of the Senate […]
World Bank, UNN support FG on natural capital accounts -Official
The World Bank and University of Nigeria, Nsukka are set to support the Federal Government to develop Natural Capital Accounting in the country, a university […]
Anti-grazing bill: Cows may cost N2m each if… -Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association has said that a cow could cost up to N2 million in Lagos State if the anti-grazing bill is […]
Gov Emmanuel tasks CBN on food security
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria to explore non-conventional approaches to agriculture and create policy direction that […]
Buhari sacks 2 Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Ministers of Power, Saleh Mamman and his Agriculture and Rural Development counterpart, Alhaji Sabo Nanono. The President also announced […]
Kano Govt, France partner to boost agriculture
The Kano Government will partner with France boost agriculture and develop economic activities in the state.Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje made this in Kano while receiving Mr […]
SEC partners SON, others on agro-based standards for commodities trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has inaugurated a committee on agro-based standards for commodities trading in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Kogi’s war against food insecurity
Last year, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranked Nigeria 98th out of 107 countries with acute hunger. Also, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation […]
NUC accredits FUOYE for 6 academic programmes
The National Universities Commission has approved full accreditation for six academic programmes at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. The FUOYE management announced this on Monday, in […]
FG denies Flutterwave, 9 others tax relief
The Federal Government has rejected the application of 10 companies seeking pioneer status under the Industrial Development Income Tax Act in Q1 2021. The pioneer […]
UniAbuja V-C solicits FG’s support on agricultural programmes
Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the University in strengthening its agricultural programmes. He made […]
Insecurity May Push Nigeria Back To Food Importation – Farmers Warn
Farmers have lamented about the worsening insecurity in the nation, stating that Nigerian might be forced to import food because of this. Speaking to The […]
Assembly passes Ekiti Local Govt Joint Account Bill
The Ekiti House of Assembly has passed the state’s Joint Local Government Account and Allocation of Revenue (Amendment) 2021 Bill. The bill was passed at […]
Only 2 grazing reserves exist in the south of Nigeria out of 415 – Federal Ministry of Agriculture
The Director, Department of Animal Husbandry Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Winnie Lai- Solarin, has said there are Nigeria has 415 grazing […]
Osodeke emerges new ASUU president
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday elected a new leadership to pilot its affairs for the next two years. The executive council of […]
Agric Commissioner Dies Leaving Behind Two Wives (Photo)
The Sokoto government has lost its Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Arzika Tureta. Tureta died at the age of 62, after a protracted illness. The Ministry’s […]
Yes, we approved N30m for construction of Friday Mosque in Borno- Agriculture Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed media report on approval of N30m for construction of a worship centre for a community […]
Southern governors resolution, act of betrayal – Ex-gov
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Abdullahi Adamu (APC, Nasarawa), has accused the Southern Governors Forum of playing to the gallery with their demand for […]
Bandits prevent cultivation of 50,000 hectares in Katsina State – Gov Masari
By Zubairu Idris KATSINA -Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said that over 50,000 hectares of farmland were abandoned by farmers in the state […]