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West, Central Africa Move To Upscale Wheat Production
The West and Central Africa Wheat Development Network (WECAWheat), says it is intensifying efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production in the region.
Prof. Benjamin Ubi, Regional Coordinator of WECAWheat, stated…
Tinubu Support Group Urges Agriculture Investment To Boost Economy
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has advised President Bola Tinubu to invest heavily in agriculture to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges.
The TMSG Chairman, Jesutega Onokpasa, made this call at a joint news conference…
Nigeria Seeks Collective Efforts To address Climate Change
Nigerians have been urged to plant and nuture at least 1 tree per annum as a personal climate action to address the challenges of climate change.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment Dr Iziaq Salako, stated this at the…
Oyo State Government, UNICEF Set to Eradicate Open Defecation
The Oyo state government has indicated its plans to eradicate open defecation in both urban and rural areas of the state by 2028 through the use of Satopan toilets.
In the bid to achieve the feat, the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and…
Effective cold chain panacea for post-harvest losses – OTACCWA
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has harped on the importance of effective cold chains to address Nigeria’s food inflation and post-harvest losses.
The OTACCWA President, Mr Alexander…
Nigerian Government approves N350bn to support dams, irrigation facilities – Minister
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says the federal government under Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund has approved over N350 billion to support dams and expansion of facilities across Nigeria.
Bagudu, made…
UN pledges continued support for environmental projects in Nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) has assured Nigeria of continued support for environmental sustainability projects to ensure a healthy environment.
Mrs Ibironke…
World Bank To Support Nigeria In Turning Forests To Economic Hubs
The World Bank has pledged to support the federal government in turning Nigerian forests to economic hubs.
Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja when he hosted a World Bank team.
The team was…
Nigerian Government Advocates Sustainable, Responsible Mining
The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable and responsible mining practices that align with both national and global environmental objectives.
To achieve this goal, the Ministry of Solid Minerals…
Lagos Restates Commitment To Enabling Food Security
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has restated its commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for agriculture ecosystem and food security to thrive in the state.
Ms Abiola Olusanya, the State Commissioner for Agriculture…