The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says it is collaborating with agencies to address growing public concerns over Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) food safety. The collaboration focuses on safety issues and improving public confidence on GMOs. GM is…
Federal Ministry of Environment in Adamawa has partnered National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to plant thousands of seedlings across the 21 local government areas of the state. Hajiya Safiya Abubakar, the Controller, Yola Field Office of the ministry, said this…
The Kebbi Government says it will distribute free agricultural assets and inputs, worth N7 billion, to farmers in the state. Gov. Nasir Idris said this on Tuesday during the distribution of fertiliser and farm inputs to farmers at the Kebbi…
The Federal Government on Tuesday says it would boost its cocoa production to 500,000 metric tonnes by 2025 from the 340,000 recorded in 2022. Amb. Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investments, stated this at the…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the 2024 cropping season and distributed agricultural inputs to farmers in the state. The ceremony took place at the headquarters of the state ministry of…
Nigerians in the South-West region have emphasised the need for increased agricultural funding and farmers’ security to boost farm produce cultivation and reduce food prices. The respondents aired their views to improve the agricultural sector and boost food production in…
Some farmers in the FCT have attributed continuous rise in food prices to lingering insecurity, high cost of transportation and paucity of farm inputs. However, the Federal Government says it is making conscious efforts to address escalating food inflation including…
Some Federal Government agencies have allayed fears by Nigerians over the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops. The agencies addressed the issue in Abuja on Thursday, during a World Joint News Conference, to inform Nigerians about the safety of…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising agriculture as a key sector to boost the economy. Speaking on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Osun State, Hon. Tola Faseru said that the present administration…
By Adeyanju Esther In the wake of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, the nation confronts a serious reality as allegations of corruption and fraud loom large over several high-profile individuals, including under the tenure of Tinubu’s first year. These accusations strike at…
