The Federal Government, through the Bank of Agriculture, is calling for applications for the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanization Programme. RHAMP, unveiled in collaboration with Heifer Nigeria, aims to bolster Nigeria’s food security by empowering a new generation of mechanization service providers, with a special focus on women, youth, and mechanization companies. The application is…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with other stakeholders unveiled the 2025–2030 revised National Youth Manifesto in Agriculture for Nigeria. Also launched at the event in Abuja was the 2025 Nigerian Youth in Agribusiness Call to Action, a framework designed to reposition young people at the heart of agricultural transformation. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister…
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has said that the Federal Government remains committed to driving agrivoltaic farming to boost food and energy production in the country. Nnaji said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the maiden International Agrivoltaics Workshop and Official Unveiling of the Book titled “Democratizing the Sun: Agrivoltaics and the…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised concerns about a deepening food crisis in Nigeria’s northeast, revealing that more than 3.7 million people across the conflict-affected region are currently grappling with food scarcity. Aliyu Dawobe, who serves as the ICRC’s spokesperson, disclosed this development in a press statement shared in Abuja. He…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to working collaboratively with state governments and the private sector to expand investment in agriculture and attain self-sufficiency in food production. The minister made this known on Tuesday during an inspection visit to a state-of-the-art Tilapia Fish Farm operated by…
House of Representatives member, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir, has decried the collapse of agricultural activity in Benue State, blaming unrelenting violent attacks for rendering farmers unable to access their lands.Addressing newsmen on Wednesday after raising a motion in the House, Hon.Tarkighir, who represents Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency, said the state can no longer be described as Nigeria’s…
By Micheal Adeyemo The Goat and Sheep Utilization Farmers Association of Nigeria, GASUFANI, has announced an upcoming seminar aimed at educating farmers on modern livestock farming techniques. According to GASUFANI, the event is scheduled to take place on the 3rd of next month at 10’ O Clock in the morning in Ibadan.’ The National President…
The Lagos State Government has intensified its environmental enforcement drive with the demolition of illegal structures at the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege, following the indefinite closure of the facility over widespread sanitation violations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the demolition on Monday in a post via his official X…
The Benue State Executive Council has approved the creation of a new Ministry of Maritime and Blue Economy to diversify further and strengthen the state’s economic landscape.The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Matthew Abo, disclosed this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the 10th State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House…
The Executive Secretary, National Agricultural Land Development Authority, NALDA, Engineer Cornelius Adebayo wants Nigerians to strengthen President Bola Tinubu’ s Administration with their dedication and unravelling commitment. Engineer Adebayo made the call at the launch of the Renewed Hope Women and Youth Empowerment Programme organized in conjunction with Issa Adedotun Niniola Foundation, held in Oba…