By S David Prince Nigeria is mourning the death of Dr. Audu Ogbeh, a respected politician and dedicated farmer. The tribute on DAILY TRUST describes him as
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By Adegoke Oluwatobiloba Victor In a major move to boost agriculture and protect the environment, the Ezza South Local Government Area in Ebonyi State has launched an initiative to plant 10,000 economic trees and 30,000 palm seedlings. The project is part of a wider plan to strengthen food security, control erosion, and improve the local … Continue reading “Ebonyi LGA Launches Initiative to Plant 10,000 Economic Trees, 30,000 Palm Seedlings”
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By S David Prince WOFAN, Experts and non-governmental organizations are calling for Nigeria to adopt climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and use carbon credit opportunities. They believe this will help small-scale farmers deal with climate change and earn more money at the same time. The Executive Director of the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), Ms. Salamatu Garba, … Continue reading “WOFAN, NGOs, Experts Urge Nigeria to Adopt Climate-Smart Farming”
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By Kenny Grace Aloba Some small-scale farmers in the Mbatyerev area of Benue State have received free farming tools and supplies to help their businesses. The items were donated by Mr. Vitalis Tarnongu, the CEO of Teryima Nigeria Limited. Mr. Tarnongu, who is also a coordinator for the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of … Continue reading “Benue Farmers Get Free Farm Supplies”
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By Kenny Grace Aloba Prof. Sidiqat Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, a professor at the University of Ilorin, has donated a total of N1.5 million to the best male and female graduating students in the school’s Department of Agriculture. The donation was announced during her inaugural lecture. The professor said the donation was her way of giving back … Continue reading “Professor Gives N1.5 Million to Top Agriculture Students”
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By S David Prince The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has launched a new farming program called “Seeds for Hope” to promote peace in areas affected by conflict. The initiative will provide training, tools, and land to ex-combatants and other vulnerable people, so they can earn a living through agriculture. The project is a partnership … Continue reading “NCTC New Farming Program Aims to Fight Terrorism in Nigeria”
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By Adegoke Oluwatobiloba Victor The Ogun State government has announced a plan to plant one million trees across all 20 local government areas before the end of 2025. The initiative, called “One Citizen, One Tree,” aims to fight deforestation, improve the environment, and provide a new source of food and income for residents. The Governor, … Continue reading “Ogun State Plans to Plant One Million Trees This Year”
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By Adegoke Oluwatobiloba Victor During a summit in Lagos, Mr. Festus Osifo, the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), stated that Nigeria must stop relying on crude oil and instead embrace agriculture to achieve real economic growth. He said that while Nigeria’s budget may seem big in Naira, its value in U.S. dollars is … Continue reading “Nigeria Needs to Focus on Farming, Not Just Oil -TUC”
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By S David Prince Access Holdings, a financial services group, has pledged a $100 million investment to support Zambia’s key sectors. The funds are aimed at boosting the country’s energy, agriculture, and digital transformation, aligning with President Mr. Hakainde Hichilema’s national growth strategy. During a visit to the Zambian State House, the Chairman of … Continue reading “Access Holdings Pledges $100 Million to Boost Zambia’s Economy”
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By Kenny Grace Aloba Farmers in Lagos State are asking the government and other groups for help to prevent floods from destroying their farms. They believe that with the right support, they can better manage the effects of climate change. Mr. Sakin Agbayewa, the deputy chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, said … Continue reading “Lagos Farmers Ask for Government Help to Fight Flooding”
