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Shea butter market to reach High Value By 2027 -Okonjo-Iweala
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says it is crucial look at the shea value chain beyond farming and processing the butter to manufacturing more finished shea products.
Okonjo-Iweala said this…
Nigeria to Leverage on Digital Solutions to Combat Illegal Wildlife
The Nigerian government has reiterated the importance of leveraging digital solutions to address challenges facing planet's ecosystems and combating legal wildlife trade.
Nigeria's Minister of Environment Mr Barabe Lawal stated this at…
QNET unveils Water Research to Enhance Global Wellness
QNET, a multi-national wellness company has unveiled its study findings on how to restructure water and as well enable the governments make informed policies on healthy living and general wellness of it citizens across Africa and globally.…
Kebbi State Government pays counterpart funds for rural roads upgrade
The Kebbi state government has paid N350m counterpart funds in the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Programme (RAAMP) for the upgrading of 240km rural access roads in the state.
Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, the Commissioner fo Agriculture…
Nigerian Government Empower Farmers in Kogi State With inputs
The Federal Government through its Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF), on Monday distributed inputs to 534 farmers to boost rice production in Kogi state.
The programme/Initiative was being assisted by International Fund for…
Group Wants Tinubu To Sack Terrorists From Farmlands Using Tech
The Southern Nigerian People’s Mandate (SNPM), a coalition of civil societies, wants President Bola Tinubu to use technology to flush out terrorists occupying extensive farmlands across the country.
The President of SNPM, Elder…
Fire Destroys 50 Acres Of Palm Trees, Pineapples Worth N150m In Osun
No fewer than 50 acres of palm trees and pineapples, worth N150 million was destroyed by inferno at Royal Farm in Akeredolu Village, Osu, Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun.
Founder of the farm, Mr Rufus Jegede, who made the…
AfDB Supports Nigeria With $134m To Cultivate Grains
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting Nigeria in the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soyabeans to boost food production.
The bank is providing 134 million dollars to achieve this, it president, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina,…
ACReSAL Sensitises Kano Communities To Climate Change Adaptation
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), has trained communities in Falgore Game Reserve in Kano State, to promote proper utilisation of livelihood packages to mitigate climate change.
The Falgore Game Reserve is…
Lithium Exploration: FG Pledges Mineral Data To Aid Business
Comprehensive data on the pattern and quantity of energy mineral Lithium are available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for businesses interested in establishing lithium companies in Nigeria.
Solid Minerals Development Minister…