FG, BOA sign MoU to empower 3 million women farmers
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed an MoU to provide agricultural support and opportunities for three million women through the Women Agro-Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme.
Border drill increased annual rice production to 35m Bags – FG
By Emmanuel Elebeke The federal government says the 34 integrated rice mills across the country now produce about 150,000 bags of rice every day, translating to 35 million bags annually. The minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed disclosed this in his remarks on Thursday during the media tour in Kano State to assess the […]
FG challenges soil experts on strategies to better agricultural sector
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has challenged soil scientists to identify strategies that would ensure the agricultural sector predominated the nation’s economy. Dr. Muhammed Bello, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, said this at the experts’ dialogue on Thursday in Abuja to commemorate the 2019 World Soil Day (WSD) with the […]
NGO wants youths exposed to opportunities in agribusiness
The Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Skills Development Initiative for Women and Youths (AESDIWY) has called for robust exposure of the youth to the great opportunities in agribusiness and agricultural value chains in the country. Dr Modupe Ogunniyi, AESDIWY National Coordinator, made the call in Ilorin on Wednesday in her presentation at the Farm2Fork dialogue organised by […]
FG ready to support grain farmers in their agender — Nanano
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Wednesday, assured grain farmers and suppliers of strategic importance in its agenda and expressed readiness to partner with them. The assurance was given by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, during a courtesy visit led by the Chairman, Amana Farmers and Grains Suppliers […]
Agriculture: IITA seeks joint efforts on digital tools
Dr. Alfred Dixon, Director for Development and Delivery, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, says joint efforts among stakeholders on the use of digital tools were needed to address the challenges in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dixon stated this on Tuesday at a stakeholder meeting in Ibadan. […]
FG begins remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches in 7 states
The Federal Government has begun remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches in seven states as part of efforts to transform and modernise the country’s livestock industry. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Prof. Bashir Usman, made this known on Tuesday in Zaria at the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop on […]
Potash for fertilizer, Nigeria, Russia, sign agreement
The Federal Government and Russia on Monday signed an agreement for the supply of potash, a raw material for fertilizer production from a Russian company, URALCHEM. Mr Uche Orji, the Managing Director, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) signed on behalf of Nigeria while Mr Dmitry Konyaev, Deputy Chairman, URALCHEM, signed on behalf of the Russian […]
FG trains 80 women in financial literacy, entrepreneurship
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), on Monday, in Abuja, commenced training of about 80 women from across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, in financial literacy and entrepreneurship. The ministry’s Director of Extension, Mrs Karima Babangida, said at the ongoing five-day training programme that the initiative was aimed at giving financial management knowledge […]
Nigerian Government, Russia sign agreement on potash supply for fertiliser
The Federal Government and Russia on Monday signed an agreement for the supply of potash, a raw material for fertilizer production from a Russian company, URALCHEM. Mr Uche Orji, the Managing Director, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) signed on behalf of Nigeria while Mr Dmitry Konyaev, Deputy Chairman, URALCHEM, signed on behalf of the Russian […]
Climate change: NCF vows to establish 25% forest cover in Nigeria
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar A forest conservation organisation operating under the aegis of Nigeria Conservation Foundation NCF,has restated its avowed committment to established a 25% forest cover to mitigate the effect of climate change in Nigeria. The foundation made this known on Monday in Calabar during the flagging off ceremony to mark the global […]
