NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate Emergencies Across Nigeria
By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion to reduce the impact of flooding and other…
is the practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock to produce food, fiber, and other resources. It plays a vital role in feeding populations, supporting economies, and sustaining rural communities. Modern agriculture combines traditional farming methods with technology to improve efficiency, productivity, and environmental sustainability.
Senate Urges FG to Ban Textile Imports, Revive Nigeria’s Textile Industry
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Senate on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of foreign textile materials…
Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Nigeria Commodity Exchange Board
By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as a Non-Executive Director on the board of the…
Kidnapped Cocoa Farmers Regain Freedom After Ransom Payment in Ogun
By Elizabeth Ugbo All five kidnapped cocoa farmers regained freedom on Thursday in Ogun State after their families paid ransom,…
Kwara Government Delivers Garri Processing Machines to Owode Oja Community
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Kwara State Government on Wednesday delivered industrial cassava flour (garri) processing machines to residents of Owode…
Nigeria Pushes Inclusive Fisheries Value Chain to Empower Women, Youth
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen its fisheries and aquaculture sector by empowering women and youth through…
Ministry Holds Stakeholder Meeting to Strengthen Nigeria Food Security
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister Abdullahi, recently held a high-level engagement meeting in Abuja, Nigeria,…
US Congress Proposal to Arm Nigerian Farmers Sparks Nationwide Debate on Security and Food Production
By Elizabeth Ugbo The call by the United States Congress for Nigerian farmers to bear arms has sparked sharp reactions…
Nigeria Launches Largest Agricultural Mechanisation Programme for Smallholder Farmers
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) recently launched 2,000 tractors under the Pay-As-You-Service (PAYS) scheme in Kwali Area…
CBN Lending Rates Hit 60% as Banks Tighten Credit to Key Sectors
By Elizabeth Ugbo Manufacturers and agricultural operators in Nigeria are now paying lending rates of up to 60 per cent,…