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No fewer than 2,050 youths from Bayelsa have been shortlisted to undergo agriculture empowerment training in four commodity areas of poultry, aquaculture, cassava and plantain farming. The youths are beneficiaries of the Livelihood…

As food security is consistently being threatened in Africa, a food consortium, INCITIS-FOOD Project, made up of food experts from the European Union and six African countries, has commissioned a living laboratory in the University of…

The University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, is collaborating with the INCITIS-FOOD Consortium, a group of food experts from the European Union and six African countries, to improve the food system and agrifood supply in Nigeria and Africa.…

As part of efforts to mitigate the economic hardship being experienced by residents, the Oyo State Government, under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative, is set to disburse a total of N340,270,000 to another set…

The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Commission,(PCACC) has threatened to lock down the warehouses and stores, hoarding foodstuff or essential items. It also threatening to seize the property anyone found hoarding and take…

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) says it has promoted over 100 officers to Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine I (ASQ I) as part of efforts to boost the morale of staff. The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria…

The Kano State Government in North West Nigeria, has solicited the support of the Canadian Government in tackling the menace of Flooding, Erosion and Draught. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state made the plea when he played host the Canadian…

Experts in the field of agriculture have recommended increased collaborative efforts of agricultural research institutes as a way of mitigating effects of climate change, in order to ensure food security in Nigeria.  The professionals…

The University of Ibadan Health Service (UHS), in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Health, has advocated increased food safety and hygiene in the university community. This was declared during a one-day workshop, organised…

Communities within the Federal Capital Territory FCT and beyond have been called upon to desist from improper bush/waste burning and building on drainages for its negative effects to the environment. The Director Forecasting Response and…