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In light of the global food insecurity crisis, the Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progress group NWAP has called on the federal government and other stakeholders to work together towards achieving sustainable agricultural…

The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has called on residents and business owners in the state capital, Asaba, and its environs to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse to prevent disease outbreaks. The…

Geoffrey Van Leeuwen, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands has urged Nigerians to embrace high-tech agriculture to achieve food security and self-sufficiency. The minister made this statement during…

The Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) has voiced dissatisfaction over the excessive taxes imposed on its members along the South-South and Southeast highways. During a meeting in Enugu aimed at…

The Environment Aware and Restoration Network (EARN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on stakeholders to pay attention to restoring environmental pollution challenges in oil producing areas. The Chief Executive Officer…

The Imo Government has begun massive desilting of drains in Owerri and its environs ahead of the return of this year’s rainy season. The Director of Operations, Imo State Waste Management Company (ISWAMAC), Mr Ugochukwu Aghazie, said…

The Federal Government and State Governments have reiterated commitment to increase food production and ensure food security in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated this when Gov.…

The Plateau Government has resolved to demolish a four-storey shopping mall under construction in the Terminus area of Jos for non-compliance with building standards. The part of the 180-shop mall collapsed on Sunday for non-adherence to…

The Consumers International and Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) has stressed the need for regulatory intervention to ensure fair pricing in food markets. The Foundation made the call in a report signed by Prof. Chiso…

Mr Geoffrey Leeuwen, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Kingdom of Netherlands, said his country would partner with Nigeria to boost food security and tackle youth unemployment. Leeuwen said this at an event held in…