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FG will review compensation rates for affected landowners: Minister
The federal government says it will review the compensation rates on crops and economic trees for landowners affected…
FG unveils ‘Green Money Project’ to empower 100,000 young farmers
The federal government has launched the ‘Green Money Project’ to empower 100,000 young farmers in its first phase.…
Reps urge CBN to increase agricultural lending to 7%
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise agricultural lending…
AfDB, partners to fast-track implementation of SAPZ in Nigeria
. As they mobilize $538m in co-financing By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) said…
WFP urges African-led solutions for peace, food security in Nigeria
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Amidst rising food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria, the United Nations World Food Programme…
Nigeria loses 50% of agricultural produce post-harvest: FAO
Food System/Nutrition Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Ibrahim Ishaka, has revealed…
Flooding: FG to support affected states with N3 billion
The federal government says it will support states affected by flood with N3 billion to mitigate the effect…
AfDB, African Union launch initiative to eradicate malnutrition across Africa
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The African Union Commission (AUC), and the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) African Leaders…
Stakeholders urge youths to embrace agriculture for economic growth
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have urged young people to engage in farming, citing its potential to boost…
Food Security: Seven states to benefit from AU, NEPAD farmers’ initiative
The Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, Gloria Akobundu, says seven…