5 d. ago Food security: Kano govt acquires combine harvesters for farmers

Tribune Online Food security: Kano govt acquires combine harvesters for farmers The Kano State government has acquired eight combine harvesters to boost agricultural mechanisation and ensure food security for its people. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alhaji Dannuma Mahmud, during a consultative forum on gender policy in agriculture. The commissioner stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is committed […] Food security: Kano govt acquires combine harvesters for farmers Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Agriculture remains economic driver for Nigeria –Samuel, Origin Tech Group boss

Executive Chairman of Origin Tech Group Nigeria, Prince Samuel Samuel, has urged Nigerians to key into President Bola Tinubu’s vision of agricultural revolution as a catalyst for unlocking the nation’s economic potentials. He said this while receiving the Governing Council members of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife led by the Vice Chancellor at the corporate […] The post Agriculture remains economic driver for Nigeria –Samuel, Origin Tech Group boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG engages women, youths, PWDs in national agricultural gender policy

The South East Zonal Consultative Forum for the Review of the National Gender Policy in Agriculture and its Strategic Plan read more FG engages women, youths, PWDs in national agricultural gender policy

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1 week ago ADC expands tentacles across Ekiti as stakeholders declare readiness for governance

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The coalition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State has declared its growing strength and deepening grassroots reach through a high-powered stakeholders’ engagement that convened visionary aspirants, influential political leaders, dynamic women mobilisers, and strategic representatives from all the 16 local government areas of the state. The strategic meeting, […] The post ADC expands tentacles across Ekiti as stakeholders declare readiness for governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NBRDA, OFAB demystify GMO products to health ministry officials

Highlight benefits From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Officials of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) have demystified the myths and misconceptions regarding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products. This was done at a sensitisation workshop on GMOs and their products for the directorate officers […] The post NBRDA, OFAB demystify GMO products to health ministry officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders advocate biotech as key to Nigeria’s food security

By Chinyere Anyanwu Stakeholders have called for increased investment and urgent national action to scale agricultural innovations, invest in bio-manufacturing, strengthen public health surveillance and enact science-driven policies, warning that Nigeria risks being left behind in the global technological landscape if it ignores these measures. The call was made recently at the 37th Annual International […] The post Stakeholders advocate biotech as key to Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders harp on gender equity integration into priority policy areas in Nigeria

Tribune Online Stakeholders harp on gender equity integration into priority policy areas in Nigeria Stakeholders from various critical sectors in Nigeria—including ministries, agencies, gender equity experts, and NGOs—have engaged in discussions on integrating gender equity into priority policy areas to support overall development in sectors such as health, power, environment, and the national parliament. The event, held at Rockview Classic Hotel in Abuja, was the 4th National Consultation Meeting/Policymakers’ […] Stakeholders harp on gender equity integration into priority policy areas in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Religious leaders launch policy to combat GBV prevalence in Nigeria

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) has launched a policy to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria, in partnership with the United Nations (UN) Women. The policy was validated and adopted at the OAIC’s 2025 annual general assembly and leadership retreat held in Owerri, Imo State, at the weekend. The […] The post Religious leaders launch policy to combat GBV prevalence in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy

Tribune Online FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy “This Manifesto comes at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey toward food security, climate resilience, and economic transformation FG to integrate youth in agribusiness into revised national gender policy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Agric Ministry, NDLEA partner to fight cannabis abuse, boost food security

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have joined forces read more Agric Ministry, NDLEA partner to fight cannabis abuse, boost food security

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last month 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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