1,000 Plateau youths deployed to farms in landmark agri-empowerment drive NEWS 1,000 Plateau youths deployed to farms in landmark agri-empowerment drive Offor Callistus June 16, 2025 By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a bold step to tackle unemployment and revive agriculture as a...Read More
Plateau unveils youth empowerment plans in agriculture and technology NEWS Plateau unveils youth empowerment plans in agriculture and technology Offor Callistus June 6, 2025 By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Government has unveiled bold plans to empower tens of thousands...Read More
SAGE: Minister calls for greater investment in agricultural education Nigerian News SAGE: Minister calls for greater investment in agricultural education Offor Callistus June 5, 2025 By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for increased...Read More
Food Security: FG secures $134m loan facility from AfDB -Minister NEWS Food Security: FG secures $134m loan facility from AfDB -Minister Offor Callistus May 28, 2025 The Federal Government has secured a loan facility of 134 million dollars from the African Development Bank...Read More
Taraba is an agricultural power house not yet harnessed – Shettima NEWS Nigerian News Taraba is an agricultural power house not yet harnessed – Shettima Offor Callistus May 22, 2025 Vice President Kasshim Shettima on Wednesday said that Taraba was an agricultural power house yet to be...Read More
National Assembly proposes ‘Equity Trust Fund’ to support youth NEWS Nigerian News National Assembly proposes ‘Equity Trust Fund’ to support youth Offor Callistus May 16, 2025 The National Assembly has proposed a bill titled the ‘Equity Trust Fund’ aimed at addressing the challenges...Read More
Kogi flags off climate-smart oil palm training, distributes ₦2.5m worth of seedlings NEWS Kogi flags off climate-smart oil palm training, distributes ₦2.5m worth of seedlings Offor Callistus May 16, 2025 By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Government has launched a climate-resilient oil palm production training...Read More
Tinubu’s agricultural policy has reduced poverty northern Nigeria – Governor Sani NEWS Nigerian News Tinubu’s agricultural policy has reduced poverty northern Nigeria – Governor Sani Offor Callistus May 12, 2025 By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ledadministration policies...Read More
Tinubu welcomes Qatar’s investment initiatives, affirms Nigeria’s readiness for partnership NEWS Nigerian News Tinubu welcomes Qatar’s investment initiatives, affirms Nigeria’s readiness for partnership Offor Callistus May 10, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is ready to partner Qatar to explore opportunities in the agricultural...Read More
Nigeria, World Bank launch $500m irrigation, power project NEWS Nigerian News Nigeria, World Bank launch $500m irrigation, power project Offor Callistus May 9, 2025 The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN)...Read More
Food security: FG signs $158m pact agriculture financing programme NEWS Nigerian News Food security: FG signs $158m pact agriculture financing programme Offor Callistus May 8, 2025 The Federal Government on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria...Read More
Nigeria loses N1.3bn to tomato ebola in three states –Minister NEWS Nigeria loses N1.3bn to tomato ebola in three states –Minister Offor Callistus May 7, 2025 Federal Government says Nigeria has so far lost more than N1.3 billion to outbreak of Tuta absoluta...Read More
Besang Chun Family unveils 5-hectare farm, honoring heritage and supporting Mutfwang’s agricultural goals NEWS Besang Chun Family unveils 5-hectare farm, honoring heritage and supporting Mutfwang’s agricultural goals Offor Callistus April 28, 2025 By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Besang Chun family has unveiled plans to cultivate a 5-hectare Chun...Read More
FG targets 100% youth, women inclusion in agriculture NEWS FG targets 100% youth, women inclusion in agriculture Offor Callistus April 15, 2025 Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Agriculture on Women and Youth in Agricultural Innovation, Mrs...Read More
Zulum advocates climate-smart agriculture and irrigation to ensure food security in Africa NEWS Zulum advocates climate-smart agriculture and irrigation to ensure food security in Africa Offor Callistus April 15, 2025 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara, has called on African leaders to transit...Read More
Plateau launches first large-scale youth agricultural project, targets 1,000 beneficiaries NEWS Plateau launches first large-scale youth agricultural project, targets 1,000 beneficiaries Offor Callistus April 14, 2025 By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a bold move to combat youth unemployment and drive food security,...Read More
Agribusiness : FG denies exclusion of North-East from SAPZ programme NEWS Nigerian News Agribusiness : FG denies exclusion of North-East from SAPZ programme Offor Callistus April 13, 2025 The Federal Government said the statement by the National Assembly North – East Caucus that its zone...Read More
SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape – Shettima NEWS Nigerian News SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape – Shettima Offor Callistus April 9, 2025 By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has noted that the implementation of the...Read More
‘Review appointment of DG, National Agricultural Seed Council,’ Stakeholders plead with President Tinubu BUSINESS NEWS ‘Review appointment of DG, National Agricultural Seed Council,’ Stakeholders plead with President Tinubu Editor April 4, 2025 Stakeholders and experts in the Seed Sector of Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to...Read More
Plateau Govt moves to revive BARC farms for youth-led agriculture NEWS Plateau Govt moves to revive BARC farms for youth-led agriculture Offor Callistus April 2, 2025 By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– As part of efforts to revive agricultural activities and create employment opportunities for...Read More