The families of five of the seven persons kidnapped by militants, Sunday, in Kodjo Farm, located at Igbodu, Epe area of Lagos State, said, yesterday, that the kidnappers had demanded N20 million ransom. According to one of the family members, who spoke to Vanguard on condition of anonymity, the kidnappers had contacted them by phone, […]
The National Biotechnology Development Agency, NABDA, has reiterated its stand on Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOs, stating that the efficacy and safety of the products were guaranteed under scientific proof. Director General of the agency, Prof. Lucy Ogbadu, gave the assurance during a sensitization seminar on Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOs, and Agricultural Biotechnology organised by NABDA […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Tuesday in Yenagoa said that a 50 kg bag of Nigeria rice is selling in Ebonyi for N8,000. This was disclosed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communication, CBN, Mr Isaac Okoroafor, in Bayelsa State. Speaking at a sensitization workshop for the CBN Anchor programme for farmers, he said: “We should eat […]
Farmers in Ekpetiama Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa have appealed to security agencies to prevail on herdsmen who lead cattle to graze in the area to desist from the act. Farmers, community leaders and inhabitants of the Kingdom decried the activities of some of the herdsmen who were unable to control […]
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The Federal Government has selected the Ulasi River in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State for the establishment of a modern integrated fish farming project capable of producing forty five tons of fish annually. Apart from the fish farming project, the federal government in partnership with the Australian government will also establish an […]
—Atempt to kidap students foiled; residents take to sleeping in bush —All lies; rumour mongers will be prosecuted—POLICE No fewer than 20 suspected militants in military camouflage have swooped on Kodjo Farm, located at Igbodu, Epe area of Lagos State and abducted seven persons. One of the victims of the abduction, which took […]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Mr Dave Umahi, told a delegation of military officers from the Command and Staff College, Jaji on a courtesy call on him, that he would lead a task force of senior government officials to enforce the ban on foreign rice in markets throughout his state. He justified this intention by […]
The Managing Director of Stine Industries Ltd, Amichi, millers of the popular Anambra rice, Chief Egwuonwu has assured that the rice is available at the Anambra Trade Fair tagged “Jubilee Fair” currently ongoing at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. Chief Egwuonwu who spoke with the MD/CEO of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, Nze Uche […]
* Australia’s 2016/17 wheat crop seen at record 31-32 mln T * Spread between Australia-Ukraine wheat prices narrows * Weaker Australian dollar also making wheat exports competitive Australian wheat suppliers are poised to regain market share in Asia as the world’s No.4 exporter harvests what is likely to […]
* Soybeans lose ground on Brazil, Argentina weather outlook * Fall in China’s Dalian soybean futures adds pressure Chicago soybean futures lost more ground on Wednesday to fall further from 4-1/2 month highs, with improved weather for planting crops in Brazil and Argentina weighing on prices. Corn rose 0.9 percent, while wheat edged […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) on Tuesday said it’s Anchor Borrowers Programme for the promotion of Agriculture had set the country to begin exportation of rice by 2017. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Anchor Borrowers Programme of the CBN and the Presidential Committee on Rice Production launched in July had […]
Proactiveness from the corridor of policy makers within the nation’s agricultural sector is sacrosanct if the recent revelation by Malam Gaba Shehu, on the imminent shortage of grains in the country is anything to go by. Malam Shehu, a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, while granting a radio interview on […]
In an effort to boost dairy production in the country, and also end crisis between herdsmen and farmers the federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with L-And-Z intergrated dairy farm. The MOU according to the Managing Director of the Company, Mohammad Abubaka was to engage the Fulani herdsmen on a commercial basis in […]
The Federal Government says it is in support of the ban on the sale of foreign rice in Ebonyi State. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State had banned the sale of imported rice in the state, saying that this was to encourage local production of the commodity. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief […]