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25 Feb
The Managing Director, Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc, Taiwo Adewole has reaffirmed Nigeria’s capacity to re-enact its position as the number one producer of Palm oil globally, by investing in companies and local farmers.
23 Feb
Following the food challenge the country is facing, with price of foodstuffs soaring high by the day, traders who occupy strategic position in the food distribution network are also feeling the pain, as they are finding it extremely difficult to break even. However, in what seems a sudden show of concern, the Lagos State government…
23 Feb
The WACOT Rice Limited says it has successfully concluded the Argungu Outgrower Expansion Programme (AOEP), a collaborative initiative with the USAID-funded West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, aimed at enhancing rice production in Nigeria.
18 Feb
In recent times, there have been concerns over the approval of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) seeds by theNational Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) . Critics say the approval of GMO seeds by NBMA is contributing to insecurity in Nigeria, alleging that biotechnology companies sponsor terrorists to eliminate natural seed growers – farmers.
18 Feb
Irrespective of the Federal Government’s current rush to address the food crisis facing the country, there are indications that prices of the commodities may not go down anytime soon, except certain indices responsible for the hike in food prices are tackled headlong.
16 Feb
With Nigeria’s position as the world’s largest producer of kolanut, accounting for about 55.06 per cent of the global output, the country is yet to fully extract the economic gains of the produce, according to industry players.
16 Feb
In commemoration of the International Day of Women and Young Girls in Agricultural Science, HortiNigeria in collaboration with the SouthWest Association of Vegetable Farmers and Sellers (SWAVFS) has empowered 1,000 women vegetable farmers in Ogun State.
16 Feb
The Abia State Government has reiterated its commitment towards actualising its vision and mission in the agriculture sector, with the aim of boosting food sufficiency in the state.
12 Feb
With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cashewnut Association of Cambodia (CAC), the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) says the continent’s cashew production and productivity is set to hit 5.6 million metric tonnes in the next five years.
12 Feb
The International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) has called on policy makers and all stakeholders to decisively influence policy reform to mainstream gender in agricultural budgeting and financial inclusion, to achieve sustainable climate justice for women farmers in Nigeria.
12 Feb
The Lagos State Government says it has kicked off partnership programme with Niger and Kwara states towards bridging food supply-demand gaps under the Produce-4-Lagos initiative.
12 Feb
Still basking in the euphoria of the success recorded in the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Agrofood and plastprint pack conference, the 2024 edition has been fixed for March 26 to 28, 2024 at the landmark centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Thursday, declared its readiness for reconciliation with former members who have expressed a desire to rejoin the party. NNPP also debunked the claims made by some expelled individuals who announced the suspension of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for attending the NNPP national convention. The Acting…
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In response to disruptions sparked by recent haulage rate announcements for Eastern Ports, the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has agreed to schedule a stakeholder meeting to renegotiate the rates. This, according to NSC will serve as a platform where robust consultation and decisive action would be taken to ease the stress of port users. Emerging…
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Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has completed one full day in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest Chess marathon in Times Square, United States. Onakoya is attempting to break the longest chess marathon which currently stands at 56 hours,nine minute and 37 seconds. The record was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur…
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The Oyo State Government says it demolished the building belonging to the Yoruba Nation agitators in its capital, Ibadan, over alleged illegal and nefarious activities in the house.
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Cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance said it is working very closely with the Nigerian government over its detained executive. The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, disclosed this on Thursday with the company's head of financial crime compliance still in detention in Nigeria. The Nigerian government's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Binance for laundering…
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Landmark Group said the Lagos State government is yet to consult it on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction and beach sand filling. Landmark made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday and said the issue of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road passing through Landmark Beach remains a topic of wide-reaching discourse. The Group said it wants…
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria.
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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has secured an exparte injunction restraining further action on his purported suspension as member of the party. In an exparte motion granted by Federal high Court in Kano, Wednesday, Justice A. U Liman ordered the purported suspension of Ganduje as member of the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello wanted. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello over an allege money laundering of N80.2billion. The former governor was absent in court earlier today when the EFCC arraigned him. Bello’s arraignment is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation's children. The approved policies are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skill Development & Acquisition. According…