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The competition’s top scorer, nicknamed Forty, believes his side will carry on with their form to usurp their Calabar counterparts University of Calabar Malabites will be at the receiving end of, at least, a 3-0 scoreline in the final of HiFL Nigeria, boasts Ebuka David, University of Agriculture, Makurdi Tillers captain and competition top scorer. […]
On Saturday, the Calabar outfit face University of Agriculture, Makurdi in the collegiate games final in Lagos The University of Calabar are confident of beating their counterparts from Maiduguri to the maiden Higher Institutions Football League Nigeria title, according to coach Emmanuel Egrinya. On Saturday, both sides square off in HiFL final showpiece at the Agege […]
In a tough final, the Makurdi side defeated their Calabar counterparts on penalties to emerge victors of the maiden edition of the collegiate games University of Agriculture, Makurdi are the Higher Institutions Football Legaue champions after defeating University of Calabar 5-4 on penalties which succeeded a goalless stalemate at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. UAM Tillers […]
[FILE PHOTO] Foods on display Despite the destruction of over 122,653 hectares of farmlands across states by flood, the National President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kabir Ibrahim has assured that there will be no food crisis. While speaking to journalists in Abuja, Ibrahim said AFAN rather expects bumper harvest this year, and […]
Fisheries The Federal Government has been urged to improve fisheries management systems, infrastructure, value chain investments, and encourage private sector investment to increase the availability and quality of sea fish. At the Workshop on Review of National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policies for Coherence /Alignment with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy (PFRS) for Fisheries and […]
Dr. Rufus Ebegba A National Biosafety Mainstreaming Strategy has been reviewed and validated to strengthen the biosafety regulatory regime and its inclusion in various sectors of the economy. According to a statement from NBMA, the document developed by the agency was presented, reviewed and validated by representatives of the MDAs, at an awareness seminar for […]
Pupils of Estate Primary School, Ogba, display their garden produce at the Harvest Fair. Five months after the flag-off of the school garden sites in government primary schools and communities in Ikeja Local Council Area of Lagos State, the Harvest Fair has held, where garden produce from nine public primary schools were displayed. The project, […]
Flooded rice farm Unless drastic steps are taken to cushion effects of this year’s massive flooding of farmlands, there is fear of food shortage across the country. Currently, farmers who are devastated by the havoc are already counting their losses, as most crops for this planting season have been destroyed. According to the National Emergency […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a restructuring of its … Statistically, it is estimated that Nigeria's agricultural sector losses about N20 … Source link
During avisit of the 1 Million Teachers team to Nigeria in July, which was … Statistically, it is estimated that Nigeria's agricultural sector losses about … Source link
Most young men picture themselves working in banks and oil companies with elegant offices in the centre of Nigeria’s major cities. They want job that will allow them to dine out in top-class restaurants and live luxurious, secure township complexes, rather than working in harsh environments and living in areas that are not so comfortable. […]
By Nwafor Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, felt disappointed over the delay in passage of budget by the National Assembly, and demanded commendations from Nigerians for the little he was able to achieve despite the delay. President Buhari Buhari was quoted by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, when he received a […]
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) has called for increased budgetary allocation to agriculture and dedication of not less than 60 per cent of agriculture funds and facilities to small-scale farmers. It also called for the sustenance and improvement of the successes achieved in the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme. The group made the call […]
…inaugurates National Commodity Alliance Forum By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Federal Government has disclosed that most of the contentious issues surrounding acceptance of grazing reserves have been resolved with the bid to boost food security in the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the hint in his […]
For the past three years, Benue State has faced disasters that have befallen and affected agriculture in the state in no small measure and being the food basket of the nation, the calamity is being viewed to have adverse effect of food shortage on the state and nation at large. HEMBADOON ORSAR (Makurdi) writes on […]