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 […]
FG promises to support Bauchi on modernisation of grazing reserves
By Charles Agwam – Bauchi Federal government has said it will support Bauchi state government to modernise its grazing reserves in line with international best practice. The minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono disclosed this during the weekend while interacting with stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Bauchi. Nanono said the […]
Agric Expert commends FG over border closure
ABEOKUTA A renowned Veterinary Doctor and agriculturist, Dr Olatunde Agbato has commended the Federal Government for the land border closure, stressing that it will pay Nigeria economically.
FG seeks more commitment to agric value chain by stakeholders
The Federal Government has urged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to show more commitment to the sector’s value chain in order to meet the much-needed quality agricultural products. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, made the call when he visited the Bauchi Old Galambi cattle ranch in Bauchi, on Saturday. He […]
OAU gets100% funding to commence in agricultural extension programme
Sasakawa Global 2000 (SG 2000), has assured Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 100 percent funding to enable the institute commence to commence degree programme in agricultural extension services this year. Prof. Sani Miko, the Country Director, Sasakawa Global 2000 (SG 2000), gave the assurance during a news conference/ dinner in Calabar, Cross River on Friday. He […]
Kaduna government set up committee to address grievances against Agric project
Ben Agande – Kaduna The Kaduna State government has inaugurated a committee to address grievances arising from its Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Projects to address complaints from beneficiaries. The programmed is a collaboration between the state government and the World Bank and is targeted at getting over 60, 000 beneficiaries in […]
