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Feed the Future: USAID to support 600,000 farms in the North East to boost financial literacy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future Program has disclosed that it is supporting 600,000 farms in the northeast to enhance financial inclusion and digital agriculture.
Anthrax Disease: Lagos identifies, destroys infected animals
Lagos State Government says it has confiscated, burnt and buried six animals infected with Anthrax disease to prevent its spread.
Shettima calls for partnerships to catalyze Nigeria’s food systems
To bridge the huge food finance gap in Nigeria, regional and global level, the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has called for the mobilization of key national and international stakeholders as well as the formal sectors to build a win-win partnerships that would catalyze transformative and substantial funding to achieve sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Subsidy Removal: Governor Abiodun plans to reactivate Bulk Purchase Programme, energy transition plan from PMS to CNG in Ogun State
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, disclosed plans to reactivate the state-owned ‘Bulk Purchase Programme’ under the Gateway Trading.
Boiling your meat well does not kill anthrax, expert warns Nigerians
Dr Obi Ogar, Director, Veterinary Services, Cross River Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, has disclosed that well boiled meat does not prevent one from contracting anthrax after consumption.
Ogar said this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar.
President Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security.
Eko Rice hits market, as Sanwo-Olu launches N5 billion forward contracts for paddy supplies
Rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu has now hit the market, with the listing of the commodity for trade in Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) on Tuesday.
Lagos Govt. empowers retirees in 2-day fish farming training
The Permanent Secretary Public Service Office Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola ably represented by the Secretary Staff Housing Board, Mr. Abdul-Rafiu Fashola in his closing remark averred that “this programme being part of the State Government efforts and commitments to provide the right tools and environment not only to serving workers but equally engage our retirees to excel after retirement, having served and contributed their quotas to the development of the state”.
Nigerian Breweries commits to local sourcing of raw materials
Nigerian Breweries Plc has expressed commitment to import substitution by investing in local sourcing of raw materials to support the growth and development of Nigeria’s agriculture sector.
Snail Farming: Agribusiness with huge potential most farmers ignore
Snail farming is one of the sustainable, money-spinning Agribusinesses that most Nigerians ignore. Also known as heliculture, snail farming is a process of raising edible snails for human consumption or cosmetic purposes.