Nigeria losing millions in carbon credit earnings to foreign experts over talent gap — Expert warns
By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential carbon credit earnings to foreign consultants and technical experts unless it urgently develops the skilled workforce needed to participate in the rapidly expanding global carbon market, a climate finance expert has warned. The warning comes at a time when carbon credits are […]
Ginger: NGAN boss cautions members against sharp practices
The National Ginger Association of Nigeria (NGAN) has urged members to guard against sharp practices that can affect the commercial value of their produce negatively in the local and international markets. Mr. Haruna Azeez, Chairman, Board of Trustees of NGAN, made the appeal shortly after the election of the association’s Executive Committee in Kafanchan, Jema’a […]
UNILORIN begins poultry revival programme – Management
The Management of the University of Ilorin says it is making efforts to key into the Federal Government’s poultry revival programme. Prof. Mikhail Buhari, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Management Services, Unilorin made this disclosure on Monday in Ilorin. He explained that the University is at an advanced stage of discussion with a partner bank and the Central […]
Ginger Association boss cautions members against sharp practices
The National Ginger Association of Nigeria (NGAN) has urged members to guard against sharp practices that can affect the commercial value of their produce negatively in the local and international markets. Mr. Haruna Azeez, Chairman, Board of Trustees of NGAN, made the appeal shortly after the election of the association’s Executive Committee in Kafanchan, Jema’a […]
Minister condemns bush burning, urges states to enforce laws
The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, has condemned the bush burning practice in Nigeria as it contributes to climate change. According to her, climate change results in excessive heat, drought, rising sea levels, and unhealthy climate conditions. Ikeazor spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on the sidelines of […]
APPEALS, ABU introduce improved rice seeds to farmers in Kano state
Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement, and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) project, in collaboration with Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, has introduced four varieties of improved rice seed to farmers in Kano state. The APPEALS project Coordinator in Kano state, Alhaji Hassan Ibrahim, disclosed this on Saturday during farmers’ field day on variety screening […]
