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Bayelsa Gov Warns Traditional Rulers To Stop Protecting Herders In Forests,
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers against shielding herdsmen by allocating forest land to them, vowing sanctions for any caught violating the state's anti-grazing law.…
President Tinubu Constitutes Boards Of NADF, BOA, UBEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
Senator Umaru…
Nigeria Loses Real Wealth Exporting Raw Commodities To Global Market – Sanwo-Olu
Nigeria's agricultural produce is ripe for export competitiveness at the global market, but access to finance for local farmers to meet the demand and quality needs remains the main drawback impeding the pathway of local crops from getting…
KAYOKAYO FESTIVAL : Lagos Residents To Get Free Delivery Of Fresh Fish
In celebration of the annual Kayokayo Cultural Festival in Epe Division, and in line with the Lagos Cultural Mission Agenda of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Lagos State Government has launched a unique fresh fish…
Agriculture , Blue Economy: Strong Linkages For Food Security – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emphasized the vital connection between agriculture and Nigeria’s blue economy, especially through aquaculture, inland fisheries, irrigated agriculture,…
FOOD SECURITY: Jigawa State Pledges To Contribute 50% Of Nigeria’s Rice Needs By 2030
Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced his administration’s ambitious plan to contribute 50 percent of Nigeria’s total rice requirement by the year 2030.
This was contained in a statement by Hamisu Mohammed…
IITA To Establish Farm Centre In Bayelsa
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) located in Ibadan, Oyo State, has disclosed plans to set up a sub-national centre in Bayelsa State through partnership with the state government.
According to a…
FOOD SECURITY: Bayelsa Govt To Empower Soilless Farmers
Bayelsa State government has said it would support trainees of its Soilless Farming Scheme in order to boost food production and food security in the state.
Governor Douye Diri stated this on Wednesday when he received 180…
68 Host Communities Provide 130,000 Hectares Of Land For Delta Palm Plantation Devt
Delta State Governor , Sheriff Oborevwori officially unveiled the Delta State Commercial Oil Palm Plantation Development Land Bank and Agric Data (DELCOM COOP) at the Government House Press Centre in Asaba.
During the…
BORNO : Gov. Zulum To Resuscitate Biu Dam To Boost Irrigation Regional Farming
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to revitalize the Biu Dam to enhance irrigation farming in the southern part of the state.
The Governor made this commitment during a traditional homage to the…