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The Kaduna State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has commended the Federal Government for subsidising inputs for dry season farming. Alhaji Nuhu Aminu, the state AFAN Chairman, who made the commendation in Zaria said…

Nigeria, with a population of more than 200 million people, stands as the largest consumer of palm oil in Africa.  The historical trajectory of Nigeria’s palm oil industry is noteworthy, having once been the world’s leading…

Former Senate President, Ahmed Lawal has called on the federal government to provide adequate funding for the livestock sector so as to boost the country’s economy and improve its revenue.  He made this call in his speech at the…

Dr Ikechi Agbugba, an agricultural expert,  has said to urgently make Nigeria’s agriculture sector contribute better to the economy, stronger political leadership must be provided as well as improved access to public communication. …

The Zamfara government has earmarked N1.3 billion in the 2024 fiscal year for gully erosion control projects in seven major areas across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mahmud Muhammad, stated this on…

The Niger State Government has signed a framework agreement for commodities off-taker between Niger Food Security and Logistics Company, a state-based limited liability company, and Tropical General Investments (TGI), a…

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has assured the residents of prompt response to emergencies during the Christmas celebrations. Dr Usman Hayatu, Executive Secretary of the agency, stated this in Kaduna. Hayatu…

The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) advised farmers to choose and multiply right variety crops to mitigate climate change. The Acting Director of the centre, Dr Anthony Okere, said this on the sidelines…

In a bid to address the issue of food insecurity in Nigeria, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has declared that the Ministry is prepared to host the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation…

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s industrial and manufacturing sectors, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has inked a groundbreaking $20 million Trade Finance Facility Agreement with FSDH Merchant Bank.  This strategic…