The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), has empowered 300 youths and women in Lere Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, with skills in tomato and okra production, value addition, and seed production. The training program, conducted by NIHORT, covered a wide range of topics, including nursery practices, transplanting techniques, field management, […]
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has reported severe losses in the onion industry, with over 50% of produce lost along the onion value chain. Speaking in Sokoto, Aliyu Maitasamu, who leads both NOPPMAN and the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA), highlighted multiple obstacles […]
On Thursday, the House of Representatives urged the Head of Service to establish Climate Change Desks in all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the significant challenges posed by climate change in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for coordinated action across various sectors. Kama Nkemkanma, a […]
