58 h. ago How Audu Ogbeh Inspired Us On Purposeful Leadership – Northern Elders

Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed sorrow over the death of elder statesman Audu Innocent Ogbeh, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 9, 2025. It said Ogbeh was not only a national figure of great repute but also a valued member of the NEF’s Board of Trustees, a voice of wisdom, […]

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60 h. ago Food Security: FACAN Moves To Reposition Commodity Associations In Benue

The Benue chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has taken steps to reposition, reform, reorganise and strengthen commodity associations in the state. The coordinator, Benue FACAN, Vitalis Tarnongu, said the initiative was to reinvigorate the associations and adopt the best agronomic practices to boost food production. In a letter to […]

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61 h. ago Shettima Leads Federal Gov’t’s Delegation To Late Audu Ogbeh’s Family

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, saying Nigeria has lost one of its most visionary leaders. He described Chief Ogbeh’s death as an irreparable loss to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation drive and national development trajectory. Speaking on Monday when […]

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65 h. ago FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria

Tribune Online FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has come up with a strategy to improve soil health, increase production and improve farmers’ income across Nigeria. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, while speaking during a one-day […] FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Shettima Leads FG’s Delegation On Condolence Visit To Audu Ogbeh’s Family

Ogbeh, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between 2001 and 2005, died last Saturday at 78 years. The post Shettima Leads FG’s Delegation On Condolence Visit To Audu Ogbeh’s Family appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Shettima Leads Federal Govt’s Delegation To Condole Ogbeh’s Family

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh. VP Shettima said Nigeria has lost one of its most visionary leaders. He described Chief Ogbeh’s death as an irreparable loss to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation drive and national development trajectory. Speaking on […]

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3 d. ago Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards achieving food security, economic diversification, youth and Women  empowerment as well as harness the opportunities linked within the agricultural ecosystem. A statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, assistant director of information, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Sunday in Abuja, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, […] The post Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Audu Ogbeh: The former minister who tried to replant Nigeria’s agricultural future

On August 9, 2025, Nigeria lost one of its most thoughtful and principled public servants. Audu Ogbeh, who served as read more Audu Ogbeh: The former minister who tried to replant Nigeria’s agricultural future

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4 d. ago ‘Why I Was Dropped As Buhari’s Agric Minister,’ Late Audu Ogbeh Speaks Days Before Death

The late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has shed light on the reasons he believed led to his removal from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet in 2019. In a viral interview video published by Trust TV on Saturday, incidentally same day Chief Ogbeh died, the late elder statesman had recalled how […]

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5 d. ago ‘Ogbeh One Of Nigeria’s Finest, Most Fertile Minds’, ADC Chairman Mark Mourns

The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Senator David Mark has expressed profound sorrow over the death of a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh, describing him as one of the nation’s finest and most fertile minds. Chief Ogbeh passed away at his Abuja residence on Saturday […]

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5 d. ago Audu Ogbeh will be missed for commitment to governance, democracy – Obasanjo

By John Ogunsemore Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed shock over the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Developmen, Chief Audu Ogbeh, saying he would be missed for his unwavering commitment to politics, governance and democracy in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Special Assistant on Media to the ex-president, […] The post Audu Ogbeh will be missed for commitment to governance, democracy – Obasanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria loses $362.5m yearly due to hazardous pesticides application on crops – Experts

Nigeria is facing a growing crisis due to the widespread use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) in agriculture, with over read more Nigeria loses $362.5m yearly due to hazardous pesticides application on crops – Experts

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6 d. ago IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed a $12,347,071. 44 amended Memorandum of Understating with its implementing partners, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the procurement of agricultural machinery to enhance mechanization and food security in Kano. The contract involves the provision of tractors, combined harvesters and other specialised equipment for […] The post IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award winning Soil Scientist whose trailblazing experience and impact resonates across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in Abuja, […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold -Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award-winning Soil Scientist, Kingsley Uzoma, whose trailblazing experience and impact resonate across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago IAR&T empowers farmers, youth, with skills in livestock, crops management

Tribune Online IAR&T empowers farmers, youth, with skills in livestock, crops management AS part of its manadate to contribute to food sufficiency in Nigeria, the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, has empowered some farmers, youths and retirees with practical training in livestock and crops establishment, management, processing and value addition. Through the institue’s Agric Centre For Training and Entrepreneurship Development (ACTED), the training held […] IAR&T empowers farmers, youth, with skills in livestock, crops management Tribune Online

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1 week ago Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative will drive an industrial revolution in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, fostering innovation and inclusive prosperity. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ programme in Ijaiye, near Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Shettima, represented by […] The post Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria secures $20bn investment on steel production, energy from Chinese investors

• Signs 55 agreements   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has announced investment commitments of $20 billion from Chinese investors. Tegbe said the investment commitments in 55 signed agreements would be deployed to trigger industrialisation of Nigeria, with specific focus on critical sectors, such as agriculture, […] The post Nigeria secures $20bn investment on steel production, energy from Chinese investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian institutions can solve food insecurity, says Oluwarohunbi

Tribune Online Nigerian institutions can solve food insecurity, says Oluwarohunbi THE Anglican The Diocese of Yewa in the Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Michael Oluwarohunbi, stated that Nigeria’s agricultural institutions can help address the country’s hunger crisis. This was made during the presidential address (Bishop’s Charge) delivered at the third session of the twelfth synod of the Diocese. The event with the theme, “The Siege is […] Nigerian institutions can solve food insecurity, says Oluwarohunbi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu appoints IBB’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has named Muhammad Babangida, son of the former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), as the new chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as part of a series of appointments to lead major federal agencies. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the […] The post Tinubu appoints IBB’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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