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LASG Resumes Dislodgement Of Illegal Veterinary Premises
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has said that the State would on Monday, 19th April, 2021, resume the dislodgement of illegal abattoirs, slaughterhouses, animal markets and other veterinary premises.…
Unlocking Wheat Production With High-Yielding Seed Variety Trials
For Nigeria to become self-sufficient and drastically reduce the importation of wheat by 60 per cent over the next two years as targeted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), there is need for a concerted effort by government and other…
AFDB, IFAD Make Case For Ogun State On Special Agricultural Processing Zone
Ogun State has been described as the most suitable place for the African Development Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development (AFDB/IFAD) Special Agricultural-Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme, the coordinators have said.…
OCP Africa Arrives Akwa Ibom For $1.4bn Fertilizer Plant Project
Akwa Ibom State Governor , Udom Emmanuel has expressed optimism that the commencement of the $1.4b fertilizer plant project in Akwa Ibom State by OCP Africa, will have a positive impact on agricultural products as well as create a viable…
C’River To Cultivate Special Grass To End Farmers, Herders Clash
Cross River state governor, Professor Ben Ayade says massive production of a rare regenerative organic grass called king grass, is all Nigeria needs to end the intractable farmers- herders clashes.
According to him, the grass…
Ayade Inspects 12,000 Litre-Per Hour Vegetable Oil Mill Factory In Cross River
The Cross River State governor, Sir Ben Ayade has expressed happiness with the progress of work at the groundnut oil processing factory in Nyanya, Bekwarra Local Government Area.
The 12,000 litres per hour groundnut oil…
FG To Cultivate 100,000 Hectares Of Land For Rice Production In Nasarawa
The Federal Government has approached the Nasarawa State Government, with a view to accessing 100, 000 hectares of land for rice cultivation.
Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this while playing host…
Ayade Tasks FAO To Extend Agric Value Chain Beyond Cocoa, Palm Oil
The Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade wants the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations to assist the state with financial intermediation and technical advisors for its agricultural value chain.
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FOOD SECURITY: LASG To Partner Local, International Stakeholders
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to partner with local and international stakeholders in ensuring food security for residents of the State.
The State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube,…
A’Ibom Govt Signs Contract To Host $1.4b Fertilizer Plant
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has signed an agreement for the citing of a multi billion fertilizer plant in his State.
Governor Emmanuel was part of a Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of State for…