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Enugu State embarks on 20-hectare pilot cocoa plantation
The Enugu state government in collaboration with a private investor, WhiteRabbit Agro Limited, has embarked on growing a cocoa plantation in the state for massive production and processing.
The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and…
Minister seeks resuscitation of C’ River’s moribund cocoa processing factory
Sen. John Uwan-Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment has called for the resuscitation of Cross Rivers moribund cocoa processing factory to an enhance economic growth,
The minister, who visited the state to inspect…
Nigerian Government unveils 2025 environmental health guidelines
The Federal government has unveiled the 2025 National Environmental Health Practice Regulation (NEHRP) framework to strengthen environmental health governance in the country.
Dr Yakubu Baba, Registrar of the Environmental Health Council…
Nigeria Calls for Urgent Climate Action, Environmental Health Reforms
The global challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and emerging health risks demand urgent and sustained action.
President Bola Tinubu stated this at the Maiden Edition of the National Environmental Health Excellence…
NBRDA Debunks Harm Claims in GMO Transfers
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has debunked claims that gene transfers in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), such as crops, are harmful.
Dr. Rose Gidado, Director of the Agricultural Biotechnology…
Sokoto Launches N1bn Subsidised Food Stores for Civil Servants
The Sokoto state government has inaugurated N1billion subsidised foodstuff stores for civil servants and other low-income earners in the six local government areas of the state.
Speaking at a training for shop facilitators, the…
Anambra State Town Unions Launch Community Young Farmers Forum
The Anambra state association of town union (ASATU) youth wing, led by Comr. Ken Okoli, has taken a proactive step towards enhancing food production and empowering young people in agriculture with the establishment of the Anambra Community…
Anambra State Partners with SIDEC,TJ&GP To Enhance Matket Revenue
The Anambra state commissioner for Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu, has announced a partnership with the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) and the Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP). This collaboration aims to…
Kano State invests N1bn on water supply system upgrade
The Kano state government has spent over N1 billion on purchasing ten high-capacity water pumps to revamp the state’s water supply system.
Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, said this while inspecting the pump machines at the…
Agricultural Research: Nigerian Government Lauds NADF’s Pivotal Role
The Federal Government has commended the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) for its pivotal role in revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural research system.
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi…