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Green banks play major role in climate-resilient development in Africa, says report
A study has shown that a combination of green banks working alongside National Climate Change Funds (NCCF) has the potential to scale private investment in support of climate and sustainable development goals.
The…
Avian Influenza hits kano Poultry farmers
Kano farmers have recorded over N500 million loss to the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza (bird flu) in the state.
According to the state branch of the Poultry Farmers’ Association of Nigeria, over 223,695 birds were affected with each…
Experts stresses the need for Efficient infrastructure for agro export
Globally, efficient, low-cost trade logistics is recognised as an essential factor in agro export competitiveness. Local and international markets are demanding more quality services in all areas, including transportation of agro exports.…
China blames US for tensions over Taiwan
Beijing blamed the United States on Thursday for tensions over Taiwan after a U.S. warship sailed close to the Chinese-claimed island, asking rhetorically whether China would sail in the Gulf of Mexico as a “show of strength”.
The…
Customers buy foreign rice bagged as local brands
Constant push by the Nigerian government to increase its rice production has fuelled the rebranding of top local brands, as markets are constantly raided to confiscate foreign rice.
“Most of the Nigerian rice at the market is…
Education Minister convenes emergency meeting to forestall fresh ASUP strike
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has invited the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics for an emergency meeting to discuss how to forestall planned industrial action.
The emergency meeting had been scheduled for Tuesday, April 6,…
Government Partners With university to Train Farmers for Dry Season Farming
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has partnered with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Bayero University in Kano (CDA-BUK) to train farmers on Drip Irrigation System.
The Deputy Director, Irrigation Agriculture…
Global rainforest destruction saw a surge in 2020, study finds
A new study published Wednesday found that the destruction of primary forest increased by 12% in 2020, impacting ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon and shelter abundant biodiversity.
Brazil saw the worst losses,…
President Buhari meets Security Chiefs
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is in a meeting with Service Chiefs and other heads of security agencies at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Attendees at the meeting include; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,…
When planting trees does more harm than good
When Prosopis juliflora was introduced to Kenya's Baringo County in the 1980s it was heralded for the benefits it would bring to the area's pastoral communities.
A native of arid lands in Central and South America, the woody shrub, known…