By Chimezie Ebosie & Harriet C. Ijeomah In Orji, a village in the Umuduru Autonomous Community of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area in Imo State, frustration has been boiling over for years. The youth, fed up with the lack of progress, took to the streets on January 4, 2025, expressing anger while marching toward the […]
The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]
Economists and industry leaders have stressed the importance of prioritizing domestic economic growth, infrastructure development, and developmentto drive Nigeria’s sustainable growth in 2025. This call was made at the Meristem 2025 Economic Outlook event in Lagos, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss strategies for achieving economic stability. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser […]
The Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Ifedayo Abegunde, has called on organisations and the elite to extend support to the underprivileged, particularly elderly citizens. Abegunde made the appeal during a visit to the Home for the Elderly in Port Harcourt, managed by the Catholic Church. The visit marked […]
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cocoa production sector are calling on the Federal Government to enhance support for the industry by transforming the National Cocoa Management Committee (NCMC) into a full-fledged board. They also seek funding for the National Task Force on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and subsidized agricultural inputs for farmers to boost cocoa productivity […]
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has announced a $600 million expansion of the cand Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The initiative, which aims to improve rural road infrastructure, includes $500 million in funding from the World Bank and $100 million in counterpart contributions from federal and state governments. Abdullahi […]
Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited’s subsidiary, natnudO Foods, has commissioned a new processing plant in Benin City, Edo State. This initiative is designed to empower local farmers and entrepreneurs, particularly women, to participate actively in the poultry industry and contribute to Nigeria’s food security. In collaboration with Heifer International Nigeria, natnudO Foods has launched the […]
Global water experts are raising alarm on the mounting water crisis, warning that by 2050, over half of the world’s food production and economic stability could be at risk if current water management issues persist. According to a report by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, lack of effective water policies could result […]
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is embarking on a significant partnership with the Defence Space Administration (DSA) to foster innovative solutions aimed at enhancing national development. This collaboration was announced during a visit by NASRDA’s Director General, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, to the DSA Headquarters in Abuja. The joint efforts reflect a growing […]
