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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday said that access to finance was one of the most critical factor to the growth of the agriculture sector Nigeria. Fayemi said this at the opening of the two-day Agra Innovate West Africa Exhibition and Conference at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. “Of all […]
…says Ibori not far from Uduaghan in APCBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – BORNO State Governor, Kashim Shettima, Wednesday said that President Muhammadu Buahri’s chance of winning the 2019 Presidential election was brighter than it was in 2015. Kashim Shettima Governor Shettima who stated this while speaking with journalists in Maiduguri, President Muhammadu Buhari declared open the […]
Livestock market. Image: International Livestock Research Institute. Limited access to funding is one of the major problems facing livestock farmers in the country, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This came from the Director, Development Finance Department of the CBN, Mudashiru Olaitan on Monday in Kano at a workshop on Sustainable Financing of Livestock […]
Niger procures N1.243b worth of fertilizer for farmers in two years We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok Source link
Kingsley Onochie examines the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari and why he deserves a second term. In his characteristic nature, when he had made up his mind to work against the President Muhammadu Buhari leadership, former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo put his pen on paper and wrote a derogatory letter that castigated the incumbent government […]
Plant nourished by NPK Fertiliser The Federal Government has disclosed plans to restrict importation of NPK fertiliser so as to encourage local blending plants to grow. The Director, Department of Farm Support, Mr Jarrod Ohaire, gave the indication in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting over regulations implementation of the fertiliser control, noting that although there had […]
One of the rural roads in Abia State Head, Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA; LAWRENCE NJOKU (Enugu) and AHMADU IDRIS (Birnin-Kebbi) write on the state of rural infrastructure, the government policy on gap closing and lack of political willpower to really diversify the economy. The Agricultural Promotion Policy (2016-2020) of the Mohammadu Buhari-led administration, especially on gaps closing […]
CARA Development Foundation The small-scale farmers have been advised not to give in to politicians’ empty promises, but to cast their votes based on issues in the forthcoming elections. Teaching some members of farmers’ cooperatives at the weekend in Owerri and Asaba, the Executive Director of CARA Development Foundation, Mrs Nnennaya Emeremadu, admonished the farmers […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said leaders who undermine the economy by denying workers their benefits, while stuffing personal accounts with public funds will not escape the current anti-corruption dragnet. Receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Benue State, led by Sen. George Akume, President Buhari said the Federal Government’s bailout to states and […]
By Godspower Akpude After his military career and subsequent adventure into politics, President Muhammadu Buhari won the love of many Nigerians hence his fanatical followers. But now, the Nigerian leader surely has fanatical aides, one of whom is his aide on social media, Lauretta Onochie. File: President Buhari looking at cows Although one may easily […]
By Chioma Obinna Three siblings allegedly selling ‘poisonous beans’ (beans treated with Sniper) were recently arrested in Lagos. The traders, apparently out of ignorance, claimed that they saw Sniper as something that kills insects and decided to use it to preserve beans and kill the insects. Following this, many Lagosians have stayed away from eating […]
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– President Buhari has talked tough on the menace of corruption in the country – The president vowed to ensure that all corrupt leaders are jailed – He also talked about the plight of workers being owed salaries across the country and promised to take strong measures – The president further revealed his plans on […]
Malam Haruna Dukku, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this on Saturday at a press briefing in Minna. The Niger State Government is making arrangements with private partners to invest in its Bida and Badeggi rice mills toward boosting rice production in the state.Malam Haruna Dukku, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, says leaders who undermine the economy by denying workers their benefits, while stuffing personal accounts with public funds will not escape the current anti-corruption dragnet. The president stated this when he received All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Benue State, led by George Akume, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Buhari said […]