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Post Date : December 9, 2024

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Launches Agricultural Project, Delivers Aid to Plateau IDPs

The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, marked a productive weekend in Plateau State by launching the Renewed Hope Agricultural Empowerment Project (REHAEPI) in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area, and distributing relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bokkos. During the REHAEPI flag-off, Sununu emphasized the initiative’s alignment […]

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Post Date : December 5, 2024

Nigerian Civil Society Groups Slam COP29 for Inadequate Climate Finance Commitments

Several Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs) have criticized the outcomes of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling the decisions on climate finance inadequate and disappointing. The groups expressed their discontent during a media briefing in Abuja, describing the pledges as a missed opportunity to address the urgent needs […]

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Post Date : December 4, 2024

Nigeria to Boost Wheat Production with New Heat-Tolerant Variety

Nigeria’s wheat production is set for a significant boost in the 2024/2025 planting season, following the introduction of a heat-tolerant, super-early durum wheat variety. The initiative, spearheaded by Olam Agri and the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), aims to optimize cultivation during the harmattan season and reduce the country’s reliance on wheat imports. The new […]

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Post Date : December 3, 2024

Rising Transport Costs to Trigger December Food Price Surge in Nigeria

Nigerians should brace for a sharp rise in food prices this December, as the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) warns of skyrocketing transportation costs. Mohammed Tahir, AUFCDN’s National President, attributed the price hike to the rising costs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, alongside widespread extortion and double taxation […]

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Post Date : November 28, 2024

Nigeria Partners with Heifer to Deliver 10,000 Tractors

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Heifer International Nigeria have partnered to roll out 10,000 John Deere tractors over five years, aiming to modernize farming and boost productivity in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, executive secretary of NADF, announced the initiative during a workshop in Abuja, highlighting the urgent need to address the […]

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Post Date : November 28, 2024

JBS to Invest $2.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Livestock Sector

JBS, the Brazilian meatpacking giant, has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria’s livestock industry, marking a significant move into the African market. The firm recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government to establish six livestock factories. This investment signals JBS’s ambition to expand its global footprint and cater to […]

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Post Date : November 27, 2024

NADF Urges Agri-Tech Skills Training to Boost Youth Employment in Agriculture

The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultura  Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has emphasized the need for increased skills training in the agri-tech sector to enhance agriculture and create job opportunities for Nigerian youth. Speaking at the Nigerian Youth Development stakeholders’ roundtable organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja, Ibrahim highlighted the […]

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Post Date : November 27, 2024

Enugu Farmers Trained on Power Tiller Use to Boost Productivity

The Enugu Fadama Platform, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program, organized a three-day training workshop to enhance agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ livelihoods. The program, aimed at equipping farmers with the skills to effectively use and maintain power tiller machines, was held in six locations across Enugu State. A […]

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