FG targets $500m import savings with new palm oil estates
The Federal Government has unveiled a coordinated plan to revive Nigeria’s palm oil industry, aiming to cut import bills by up to $500 million annually through a public-private investment model built on large-scale estates and downstream processing.
FG commends GIZ over support for smallholder farmers
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Wednesday, commended German development partner, Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ, over support given to smallholder farmers. The commendation was made by the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension during a field visit to GIZ Rice Demonstration plot at Keffi, Nasarawa State. The Director of Federal Department of Agricultural […]
FG warns against use of dangerous chemical for stockfish preservation
By Prince Osuagwu and Godwin Oritse Following the incessant use of dangerous chemicals like insecticides for the preservation of stockfish, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Alhaji Mohammed Nanunu yesterday warned that it could lead to health problems. Speaking at the ongoing Norwegian Seafood Festival in Lagos, Nanunu, however, said that the government was […]
India urges Nigeria to sustain policies on boosting local rice production
The Republic of India has called on the Federal Government to sustain its policies on boosting local production of rice. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhay Thakur, made the call in Abuja when the Managing Director of Tiamin Rice Mill Ltd. Aminu Ahmed, led the management of the company on a courtesy call on […]
FAO says 4m Nigerians face acute food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has said that about 4.02 million people in Nigeria are currently faced with acute food insecurity. The FAO Country Director, Suffyan Koroma, said this during the presentation of October 2019 CH Analysis’ outcome for 16 states and the FCT, on Tuesday in Abuja. Koroma said […]
Border Closure: PAN commends FG, says it’ll boost the nation’s economy
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The National President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Mr. Ezekiel Ibrahim has commended President Mohammodu Buhari-led federal government for closing land borders across the country, saying that the step will go a long way in boosting agriculture in the country; especially the poultry aspect. Ibrahim, who said this at the […]
