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AfDB, UNCDF exhibit non-market tools to mobilise finance for adaptation
The African Development Bank (AfDB), and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), have featured two innovative mechanisms for…
FG tasks cassava stakeholders on improved varieties
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Dr Ernest Umakhihe, has urged scientists and…
Mozambique, Ethiopia benefit from Nigeria’s achievements in biotechnology
Mozambique and Ethiopia are now beneficiaries of the progress and achievements Nigeria has recorded in biotechnology and biosafety…
FG inaugurates facilities for agro training institute
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, has inaugurated the regional offices and hostels for…
Scientists seek enabling environment for biotechnology to thrive
Nigerian scientists and experts have called on the government to create an enabling environment for biotechnology to thrive…
AGRF urges quick action against hunger in Africa
Delegates at this year’s Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) Summit yesterday called for bold and speedy actions to…
FG issues certificates, sales permit to fertiliser dealers
The Federal Government has presented certificates of registration and sales permit to authorised fertiliser dealers in Nigeria. This…
Nigeria set to host 16th cashew alliance conference
The President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Joseph Ajanaku, says the 16th edition of African Cashew Alliance…
Standards Organisation committed to Shea butter value chain
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on Tuesday said it is committed to best practices in the country’s…
Nigeria’s cultivation rate declining due to insecurity, says NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), yesterday expressed concern over the declining rate in the cultivation of food…