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[ad_1] BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Police Command yesterday denied the reported blockage of Igbogui axis in Ovia South-West local government area of the Benin Lagos road by suspected herdsmen which led to traffic gridlock and road users stranded. A video that went viral yesterday created an impression that scores of people have been […]
[ad_1] The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II has advocated for more investment in agriculture and manufacturing sectors for self sufficiency and sustainable economic growth. The Emir made the call when the management of The La Casera Company (TLCC), makers of La Casera apple drink paid him a courtesy visit in his palace. According […]
[ad_1] The Chief Executive Officer, ORAM Rice Mill Ltd., Mr. Adenekan Ayodele, has called for a reduction in the prices of farm inputs in the country to encourage more people to embrace farming. Ayodele made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said that it […]
[ad_1] A leading expert in sugar production in Nigeria and professor of plant science, Inuwa Bello of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has complained about the lack of commitment in the implementation of Nigeria Sugar Master Plan 2020 project. Speaking in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Bello said, “Lack of commitment and the will […]
[ad_1] The African Development Bank , in collaboration with the government of Nigeria, has held a meeting with stakeholders to discuss details around Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Nigeria. A workshop was held in Abuja from February 17 to 18 to address the categorisation and location of the SAPZs, which are meant to kickstart the […]
[ad_1] The Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a $95 million agro-pastoral development project, a flagship programme anchored on food security and social development. The objective of the project, which is expected to be implemented within a five-year period, is to contribute to poverty alleviation and strengthening food security in the state. The […]
[ad_1] Nigerians have been warned to avoid traps of scammers in the name of agricultural crowdfunding platforms offering unrealistic returns on investments. Operators have also said that since the inception of the innovation, the platforms have sourced about N20 billion for agricultural investments using the power of the crowd. To farmers and other industry players, […]
[ad_1] The announced latest efforts in July 2019 at an event in the head office, when the governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, through his Deputy in charge of the Economic Policy, Dr Joseph Nnanna, said the bank had selected various institutions across the country that would form the pilot team to be used in running the […]
[ad_1] New Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has set commerce and agriculture as the main priorities of his government to improve the economy of the state saying his first agenda was to diversify the state economy. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Diri who was declared governor by the Supreme Court 24 […]
[ad_1] Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his government is resolved to optimally harness its comparative and competitive advantage in agriculture in order to grow the state Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sanwo-Olu made this assertion on Sunday at the launch of the maiden edition of the Eko-City Farmers’ Market, saying the state government was […]
[ad_1] ABUJA- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat organized a one day training on the production of plantain and banana for rural farmers. The training was aimed at Empowering Youth and Rural Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory. Declaring the training open, the Director Agric Services Dr. Nkem Mkpume who was […]
[ad_1] UGHELLI – IN a bid to discourage the business of cattle rearing and stifle the activities of armed Fulani herdsmen in their area, the people of Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, have banned the sales and consumption of beef in all communities in the kingdom. The ban is […]
[ad_1] Agriculture was the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy before the discovery of crude oil. From 1960 to 1969, the sector accounted for an average of 57% of GDP and generated 64.5% of export earnings. From 1970 to late 2000s, the sector’s contribution to GDP and export earnings steadily declined, because Nigeria concentrated only on petroleum […]
Wholesale prices of poultry and egg in the country have plunged by 15-30 per cent since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, in China, and poultry farmers blame it on fearmongering on social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook. “The misinformation passed on through social media about spread of the virus […]
[ad_1] • Missing In Nations’ Export List • Inadequate Knowledge Of Improved Cultural Practices Is A Challenge — Dademu • Lack Of Proper Species, Support For Farmers Major Issues — Kobani Plantain (Musa spp.) is a staple crop, a source of carbohydrate, rich in vitamin and minerals such as calcium and iron. Unripe plantain can […]