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How drones are taking over the world of Agriculture – Olowoyeye Oluwatuyi Today, nothing seems to be impossible as long as you can conceive the ideas in your mind. It is achievable and it can be accomplished with time through persistence and hard work. Some scientist asked the Wright brothers then if they are out […]
In this interview with CHIKA IZUORA, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and chief executive officer and founder of LOOP-CORE, Mr. Chigozie Obi says government should make more funds available for innovative research in the agriculture sector. Your company was involved in raising $25 million for agriculture project in Nigeria, how did this happen? My involvement began many […]
… Nigerians, and then charged the Ministers of Health as well as Agriculture … of all classes including livestock drugs to boost the agricultural sector. Source link
Oyelele Farms, one of the beneficiaries of Osun State Broiler Outgrowers Production Scheme (OBOPS). Osun State government in the last eight years has provided necessary farm inputs and infrastructure that have transformed the fortune of farmers and boost agribusinesses in the state. However, one major albatross, The Guardian learned is transporting farm produces to […]
For the livestock industry to grow and provide protein needs of Nigerians, the performance of the livestock breeds has to improve significantly. Professor Michael Ozoje said this while delivering the 58th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), titled, “Chronicles of Livestock Improvement: Excerpts From The Memoirs Of A Genetici.” […]
A renowned Agribusiness Consultant and Director of Marketing, Rome Business School, Pastor Toromade Francis, has said that sound knowledge of agribusiness is key to success in the venture. He disclosed this during the school’s postgraduate students welcome party. Pastor Francis noted that agribusinesses fail in the country because farm owners and investors focus mainly on […]
Head, Influencing and Public Engagement, OXFAM, Dr. Saratu Abiola, has condemned the lip service given to the agriculture, saying the noise made about increasing number of farmers does not tally with output. She noted that only 3.2 per cent of Nigeria’s budget was dedicated to agriculture, whereas the Malabo Treaty, which Nigeria is a […]
By Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger State Government has aggregated the loss of agricultural produce as a result of this year’s flood at N5 billion, even as the government lamented that over 4,000 hectares of cultivated farmland were submerged. In addition, the government said 12 local governments were “seriously affected” while the effect on seven others […]
Buhari (R) and Akume President Muhammadu Buhari has told a delegation of APC that he had no preferred ethnic or religion group and would deal with leaders and public officials who embezzle public funds and deny workers their benefits. “I assure you that my main interest is all Nigerians in all parts of the country,’’ […]
Nutritionist: How consumption of local rice, others can reduce risk of diabetes 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
President Buhari, Senator Akume and APC leaders from Benue Nigerian security personnel were already uncovering the network of the killers and arresting them. President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed at a meeting with a delegation of Benue All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Senator George Akume. “We know about herders. The ones we knew carried sticks, and […]
By Peter DuruMakurdi – The Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, FUAM, and the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigerian, DICON, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU to help the institution commercialize its research findings. •Research Vice Chancellor of FUAM, Prof. Richard Kimbir who disclosed this recently at a media briefing to mark his one year […]
DAUD OLATUNJIABEOKUTA – Professor of African History and the African Diaspora, Prof. Toyin Falola has said politicians deliberately keep Nigerians hungry as a political strategy to make them easy to be manipulated during elections. Falola, while delivering a lecture titled, “Food and Us: Poverty, Politics and Politics” at the 26th Convocation Lecture of the Federal […]
Senator George Akume on Friday in Abuja said the people of Benue State were tired of misinformation about President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Akume, who represents Benue North West Senatorial District, expressed the view when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa. He accused […]
Atiku’s multi-billion-dollar companies cut across sectors such as Agriculture, Logistics, Education, Food and Beverages and Media. His first tentative step in the world of business happened during his days at the Nigeria Customs Service as an officer. Atiku promises to create three million jobs every year if he is elected as president of Nigeria. […]