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As part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, improve crop yields, and ensure food self-sufficiency for the nation, the Director General National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has revealed that its agency would be at the…

Lafarge Africa Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting environmentally sustainable practices throughout its operations. “We are continuously upgrading our operating models and strategy through extensive investments in research and…

The Asteven Group, has commended the Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO, for building an army of women and girl's green entrepreneurs in Kaduna State. Dr Sunny Akpoyibo, the Chief Executive Officer of Asteven…

Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO for women and youth groups, has educated women in Kaduna state on financial literacy and leveraging on climate challenges to boost green entrepreneurship. At a one-day symposium…

The National Agriculture Extension and Research Liaison Service (NAERLS) has cautioned against indiscriminate extension services as it sought regulation of the practice. The former publicity secretary of the agency, Mr Ismail Olawale,…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says it has taken pro-active and robust steps to contain flood in states within the South-East, Nigeria especially those in riverine and low land communities. The South-East Coordinator of…

A Nigerian-trained physician based in South Africa, Dr Wale Sodade, on Sunday advised Nigerians to be wary of genetically modified organisms(GMO) foods due to there harmful effects on human health. Sodade in an interview on Sunday,…

The Nasarawa State Government has said it will demolish structures built on water ways as part of measures to prevent flooding in the state. Mr Yakubu Kwanta, the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, made the…

As part of measures to support sustainable cocoa farming in Nigeria, a premium payment worth of 171 Million Naira has been recently disbursed to support cocoa farming in Osun, Ondo, Ogun and Cross River states. This is a significant…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief items to victims of the 2022 flood, as well as vulnerable persons in Bayelsa state. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA, represented by Mr Justin Uwazuruonye,…