By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a bold move to combat youth unemployment and drive food security, the Plateau State Government has launched its first-ever large-scale agricultural empowerment initiative aimed at engaging 1,000 young people in mechanized farming across the state. Tagged the Plateau Youths Agricultural Empowerment Program(PLA-YAEP), the...
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The Federal Government said the statement by the National Assembly North – East Caucus that its zone was ” completely excluded” from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme was not correct. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Saturday in Abuja, while...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has noted that the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State is due to Governor Uba Sani’s result-oriented leadership. The Vice President who made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ at Dakin...
Stakeholders and experts in the Seed Sector of Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review the recent appointment of a substantive Director-General for the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC). Stakeholders’ concern stemmed from the fact that Hon Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari who was appointed as substantive Director...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– As part of efforts to revive agricultural activities and create employment opportunities for youths in the state, the Plateau State Government has recently conducted an assessment tour of the Pioneer Milling Company (PMC) and BARC Farms in Zalaki, Bassa Local Government Area. A government delegation,...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nigerians have been advised to embrace organic fertilisers produced from moringa plant for bumper harvest, nourishment of the soil as well as increase foreign revenue earnings. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eden e-Moringa Productions and Marketers Limited, Dr Ashimashiga Akoloaga, made...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has launched a ₦1 billion empowerment initiative aimed at strengthening agriculture and business opportunities in Plateau Central. Unveiled at a flag-off ceremony in Jos, the initiative provides essential equipment, financial support, and...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has been nominated as the SUN Newspaper Governor of the year 2024 in Agriculture A statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, Bologi Ibrahim, said the nomination/invitation letter was presented to...
Katsina State Government has spent approximately N5.4 billion to support 3,610 women across the 361 wards in the state, providing each with four goats. Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this during the launch of the support distribution under the goat-rearing initiative at Dan-Nakolo in Daura Local Government Area (LGA). The...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, launched a five-year, N853 billion programme to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. The governor, during the unveiling of the Action Plan in Makurdi, said the aim was to foster the IDPs safe return to their ancestral homes. According to him,...
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs....
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, has expressed optimism of a bumper harvest in 2025 with the first rainfall of the year. The Chairman of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Lagos State, Mr Femi Oke, said this in an interview with the News Agency of...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for increased support and encouragement for agro-investors in Nigeria to strengthen the country’s food security. Jonathan made the call on Saturday during the inauguration of a Soybean Plant and Refinery by the Called Servant to Service (CSS) Global Integrated Farms, located along the...
By MARY RONKE , Ilorin – Kwara State Government has launched the distribution of at least 100 motorcycles and 5000 enzymes for agric extension agents and livestock farmers. This is part of the efforts to scale up food production and enhance access to nutritious food in the state, according...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, fondly nicknamed the “Farmer Governor,” has been making waves with his unwavering support for agriculture in the state. His commitment to boosting agricultural production and empowering local farmers is truly commendable. One of his notable initiatives is the...
Investors have been called upon to recognise Anambra as a prime destination for investment in the agricultural sector and renewable energy solutions. The call was made by Mr Mark Okoye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency. He spoke with the...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The umbrella organization of civil society groups in Kogi state, Kogi NGOs Network, (KONGONET), has called on the state government to invest massively in agriculture to guarantee food security for the citizens, saying that agriculture remains the backbone of Kogi State’s economy and presents...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology and agricultural finance. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Federal Government by Mr Temitope Fashedemi, Permanent Secretary at the...
The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has faulted negative online media reports on his recent appointment of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on Agriculture to boost food production. Odo told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the appointment of SSAs on Agriculture, specifically on...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule , has distributed additional 30 tractors geared towards enhancing mechanized agriculture, with two each given to the 13 local government areas. Governor Sule equally distributed utility vehicles and motorcycles to security agencies and other government establishments in order to...