From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has issued a press statement expressing deep concern over the escalating security and agricultural crisis in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area…
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Agricultural Transformation: The Pride of Governor Abba K Yusuf
By Mustapha Muhammad The Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kano’s population explosion has been a major concern especially on efforts to increase food production and productivity, creation of jobs, empowering youth and women,…
FG Secures $500m World Bank Loan to Boost Agriculture
By Hajara Abdullahi In a move to enhance agricultural productivity across Nigeria, the Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Kano Deputy Governor Declares Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 Closed
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has officially declared the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 closed, commending the Bauchi State Government for hosting what he described…
Agriculture, Livestock Development: Charting a New Course
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr Aliyu S. Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering synergy among key sectors to achieve the broad objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda….
President Tinubu Applauds Buni’s Massive Investment in Agriculture
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended the Yobe State Government for its massive investment in agriculture aimed at ensuring food sufficiency and security across the state. According…
NGO Establishes Stakeholders’ Platform to Boost Agriculture in Northern States
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental organisation, Propcom+, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has engaged agricultural stakeholders in the formation of an accountability platform aimed at strengthening…
NSCDC Graduates 150 Agro Rangers to strengthen national security, Agricultural Protection
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken another bold step in reinforcing the nation’s security architecture, particularly in the agricultural sector, with the successful graduation of 150 Agro Rangers…
Farmers Voice NG Launches First Print Edition in Kano to Amplify Agricultural Stories
The inaugural print edition of Farmers Voice NG, a specialized newspaper dedicated to agriculture and rural development, was officially launched in Kano State, marking a significant milestone in agricultural journalism in Nigeria….
Lee Group set to invest 35m USD in Nasarawa’s agricultural sector
…as Governor Sule assures support, higlights potentials for sugarcane, rice, others In a significant boost to Nasarawa State’s economy, the Lee Group, a major multinational conglomerate, has announced plans to invest $35…
Plateau Gov’t partners Isreal to advance Agriculture, others for sustainable development
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the State of Israel in key sectors of agriculture, technology, and medicine to drive sustainable development and…
ATBU trains engineering students in modern research skills
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, says it is building the capacity of its students to harness engineering and technology for sustainable society and inclusive economy. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba,…
KACRAN Appeals for Increased Funding for Livestock Ministry to Address Insecurity
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has urged the National Assembly to prioritize funding for the Ministry of Livestock Development to address insecurity and…
NEXIM Moves to Boost Agricultural Exports in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In an effort to promote the export of agricultural products and boost the local economy, the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) organized a one-day Exporter Enlightenment Forum in Jigawa…
Gov. Buni Declares ‘No Protest’ in Yobe, Urges Residents to Embrace Agricultural Empowerment Scheme
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni has declared that the residents of Yobe State will not participate in any protests, urging them to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration…
Yobe Set To Receive President Tinubu For Launch Of Multi-billion Mega Agricultural Empowerment
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni and the people of the State is making a necessary arrangement to receive the President and Commander in Chief of…
Turkey Seeks Partnership With Yobe Government on Agriculture
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Turkish ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Hidayet Bayraktar said Turkey is prepared to partner Yobe state government on agriculture to explore the vast arable lands and other…
May 29: Zamfara Governor commissions College of Agric, Hospitals
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commissioned two projects marking his one year in office which comprised total renovation of College of Agriculture and Technology in Bakura…
Adamawa Gov’t Allocates 1,500 Hectares of Land for Massive Agricultural Production
From Umar Dankano, Yola In its effort to boost agricultural production and ensure food security, the Adamawa state government has set up a committee to work out strategies for massive agricultural production…
Monopolizing Supply of Fertilizer Will Affect Tinubu’s 93% Agricultural Input Subsidy – Mazoji
By Abdullahi Muhammad Sheka President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of a 93% reduction in the cost of agricultural inputs aims to bolster food security across the nation. However, concerns arise as monopolizing…
Jigawa Open Talks With IDB, Arab Bank On $50M Investment In Agriculture
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul, Kano Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has opened talk with officials of Islamic Development Bank and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to attract investments…
33 Kano communities to benefit from FG’s agric transformation agenda support programme
By Abdullahi Yusuf No fewer than 33 communities in Kano State are to benefit from the Federal Government’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme-Phase One (ATASP-1). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while…
Philanthropist urges youths to embrace agriculture for self-reliance
Alhaji Adamu Jingi, a philanthropist, has advised youths to embrace agriculture for self-reliance and guaranteed sustainable source of income. Jingi, who gave the advice in a chart with newsmen on Sunday in…