Tinubu approves 6-month temporary ban on export of sheanuts
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim…
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GEEP unveils FG’s plan on interest-free loans to small businesses, farmers
The Federal Government will soon commence disbursement of interest-free loans to small holder farmers and businesses across the country before the end of 2025, the National Programme Manager of the…
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Agric ministry partners NDLEA on drug control efforts
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of the readiness of his ministry to support ongoing drug control…
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NDDC plans agric revolution in nine states
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has unveiled plans to organise a summit aimed at revolutionising agriculture across the nine states of the Niger Delta region. The states targeted by…
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3000 farmers to get inputs as Kwara partners Arzikin Noma, IDH
Biodun Esan, IlorinAbout 3, 000 farmers are to benefit from farm inputs as Kwara State commenced the distribution of farm inputs in Apata Alaje, Banni Community in Kaiama local government…
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Gombe Gov confirms receipt of N60bn from FG for agro-livestock industrial zone
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has confirmed the receipt of N60 billion support from the Federal Government for the establishment of a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone in the state.…
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World Food Prize Foundation appoints AfDB’s Adesina to Advisory Council
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina to its Council of Advisors. Its President, Mashal…
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Minister assures farmers of FG’s security support
The Federal Government has assured farmers of adequate security to return to their farmlands ahead of this year’s rainy season to boost agricultural activities nationwide. Minister of State for Defence,…
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VP Shettima unveils 375 NASENI-restored tractors for farming
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday in Borno State, unveiled 375 tractors for mechanised farming, revitalised by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). A statement issued by Mr…
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Farmers in Edo community urge Gov Okpebholo to deploy soldiers
Cocoa farmers in Marindoti Community, Ovia South West LGA of Edo State, on Sunday urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to deploy soldiers urgently to their camps. Their renewed plea follows a…
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