More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
Nigeria’s cocoa more valuable than gold, crude oil ― Dr Ofuka
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Dr Oscar Ofuka, the Special Adviser to Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, on Cocoa development, has asserted that Nigeria’s cocoa is more valuable than crude oil and gold even at the world market and needs more attention to give us the actual economic benefit that can lead to real growth […]
FAO tasks Nigeria on livestock sector investment for food, economic growth
The Food Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Tuesday tasked the Federal government to show more commitment in the livestock sector to enhance food security and economic growth in the country. Mr Fred Kafeero, FAO Representative in Nigeria made this known in abuja at the Inception workshop of the TCP/NIR/3701- piloting the demonstration […]
Benue releases N1.5bn for RAAMP project
By Peter Duru – Makurdi The Benue State Commissioner for Agricultural and Natural Resources, Dr Timothy Ijir weekend disclosed that the state government had approved the release of N1.5 billion as counterpart funds for the take-off of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, RAAMP, in the state. He said already the sum of N250million […]
Uzoma emerges farmers’ coop President
Urges govt to supply farmers subsidized inputs By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja After the maiden election of the National Apex of Nigerian Farmers Cooperative Societies, NANFACOS, the candidate from Abia State, Chief Nwogwugwu Uzoma, has emerged President of the organization. The election was held in Gwagwalada, Abuja, which also Mallam Mohammed Kuyizhi was elected National […]
Association urges FG to maintain ban on importation of frozen chicken
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urged the Federal Government to maintain the total ban on importation of frozen chicken for the poultry industry to expand, reduce unemployment, and boost the economy. Mr Ezekiel Mam, President of PAN made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […]
