17 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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54 h. ago Nigeria, China strengthen agricultural cooperation to boost agro

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its agricultural sector received a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with prominent agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation visited Beijing Doudian […]

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7 d. ago Ekiti govt begins probe as patient alleges organ harvesting in hospital

The Ekiti State government has commenced an investigation into allegations raised by a patient concerning the disappearance of his kidney at the State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH).

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9 d. ago Disaster management: Ekiti govt inaugurates emergency committee in 16 LGAs

Afuye emphasised the imperative of government taking the bull by the horns to abate the rate of rainstorm, fire...

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1 week ago Aiyedatiwa approves $42m agricultural city project in Ondo community

Ondo State Governor approves a $42M Ondo Agricultural City project by KONIG Agriculture Ltd. to boost food security, economic growth, and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-approves-42m-agricultural-city-project-in-ondo-community/

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1 week ago Insecurity: Ekiti govt deploys security personnel to Kogi, Kwara border communities 

Amidst the growing attacks in neighbouring states of Kwara and Kogi, the Ekiti State government has revealed that more security deployment has been made to...

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1 week ago Agricultural Development Fund, Partners Sign MoU To Boost Climate

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Verdure Climate to scale innovative agricultural insurance and climate-resilient finance for smallholder farmers. The agreement , endorsed at the national dialogue on innovative agric insurance and climate finance in Abuja, is expected to support the […]

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3 w. ago Oyebanji’s economic interventions yielding positive results — Ekiti govt

"Ekiti ranked 4th among states with the slowest month-on-month inflation, indicating that the economic interventions...

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4 w. ago Ekiti govt inaugurates grievance redress mechanism to boost agricultural production

This will ensure that complaints, disputes, and appeals concerning agricultural investments are addressed promptly and effectively.

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4 w. ago BOI, IDH partner to boost financing for women in cassava value chain

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IDH and the Bank of read more BOI, IDH partner to boost financing for women in cassava value chain

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