Tag: Agriculture
Osifo hails Oyebanji’s landslide win, predicts APC triumph in 2027
A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Stanley Osifo, says the re-election of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State by...
Bridging West Africa’s electricity deficit through renewable energy
Across West Africa, access to reliable electricity remains one of the most significant barriers to economic growth, industrialization and improved living standards.
Although electricity access...
Youths to benefit from reforms in tech, agriculture, sports — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian youths that his administration remains committed to expanding opportunities for them across technology, manufacturing, agriculture, sports, creative industries...
NBRDA unveils national genomics infrastructure to boost bioeconomy
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency says Nigeria is set to establish a national genomics infrastructure to drive healthcare, agriculture, biotechnology and digital...
Kebbi okays key projects in health, agric, water, housing – Commissioner
The Kebbi Government says it has approved and released funds for key projects in the health, agriculture, water and housing sectors as part of...
Bangladesh, Nigeria to explore new frontiers in agriculture, trade
Abuja, March 26, 2026 (NAN) Bangladesh and Nigeria have pledged to explore new frontiers in agriculture and trade as both countries seek to deepen...
NEPC reaffirms support for Nigerian exporters to EU market
Abuja, March 5, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reiterated its commitment to guiding Nigerian exporters on regulatory standards required for...
ACReSAL, partners sensitise 600 Bauchi women to regenerative agriculture
Bauchi, Feb. 13, 2026 (NAN) Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has begun the training of 600 women farmers in regenerative and climate-smart...
Ethiopia, UAE launch joint initiative to strengthen agricultural sector
Addis Ababa, Jan. 21, 2026 (TV BRICS/NAN) Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have launched preparations for a strategic development initiative aimed at strengthening...
High costs, low prices affecting Bauchi farmers says Commissioner
Bauchi, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Bauchi State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Ilyasu Gital, has decried the deteriorating conditions farmers face over soaring prices...
NACCIMA pledges support to drive MSME growth in Delta
Asaba, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has pledged to support its branches in...
Youth urged to embrace poultry empowerment initiative of Ondo Govt
Owo ( Ondo State), Jan. 14,2026 ( NAN) The Ondo State Government on Wednesday, appealed to youths in the state to embrace its poultry...
FGN/IFAD-VCDP, SMEDAN trains micro entrepreneurs in Taraba
Jalingo, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s Value Chain Development Programne (VCDP) has trained women and...
Poultry farmers debunk egg scarcity, predict further price drop
Lagos, Jan. 13,2026 (NAN) The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter has debunked claims of egg scarcity in the state, reiterating the...
SALIC and Syngenta Sign Agreement to Explore Joint Agriculture Projects that...
Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), wholly owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and global agri-tech leader Syngenta Crop Protection AG...
Food security: Nigeria deploys AI, other technologies to monitor production –...
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), July 28, 2025 (NAN) Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other modern technologies to monitor food...
Focusing on agriculture key to poverty reduction – IITA
Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, has said that focusing on agriculture is key to poverty reduction and improving...
