Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Kura, Passes Second Reading in Senate
…Set to Serve as a Training Hub for Agricultural Development in Nigeria By Fatima Saka A bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Agriculture, Kura, Kano State, passed its…
Nigeria, Brazil Sign MoU to Boost Agribusiness Across 774 Local Government Areas
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil to strengthen…
WEP Launches Farm Beta Radio Programme to Support Farmers with Early Warning Climate Information
By Fatima Saka The Women Environmental Programme (WEP) has launched the Farm Beta Radio Programme, an initiative aimed at delivering early warning climate information and promoting sustainable agriculture practices…
FG Partners with National Sugar Development Council to Provide Sustainable Water for Sugarcane Farms in Nigeria
By Fatima Saka The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced a partnership with the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) aimed at boosting sugar production in Nigeria. Engr.…
Senator Lalong Apex Needs for Training, Retraining in Agricultural Colleges
By Undie Emmanuel A bill sponsored by Senator Opeyemi Michael Bamidele, proposing the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State, has successfully passed…
Establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Dev in Bama will enhance research potential, Food Security – Akpabio
By Fatima Saka The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said the enactment of a legal framework of the bill for an act to establish the Federal university of Agriculture…
Water, Sanitation Minister Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumum Utsev, has delineated pivotal initiatives to enhance food security in Nigeria. Addressing the press at the Inter-Ministerial Committee’s briefing…
HEDA Petitions EFCC to Investigate Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for Alleged Fraudulent Parade of Private Rice Farm as State Project
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption and human rights organization, has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Ogun State…
Akpabio Commences Distribution Of 16,800 Bags Of Fertilizers In Akwa Ibom State
••• Presents N500k Cheques Each To 45 Students The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has officially flagged-off the distribution of 16,800 bags of fertilizers to the residents of Akwa Ibom State.…
WOFAN unveils 6 women centres, community water project in Jigawa
By Fatima Saka The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has revealed six new women centres and a solar-powered water project in Kudai, Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The President…