15 h. ago Governor Fintiri Flags Off N1bn Support For 5,357 Adamawa Flood Victims

Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has flagged off the distribution of over N1 billion flood intervention support funds to more than 5,000 victims affected by the 2025 flood disaster in Yola-South Local Government Area of the state. Fintiri said that households mildly affected by the flooding will receive N135,000, moderately affected victims will receive N280,000, […]

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18 h. ago Governor Kefas Appoints Management For 2 New Taraba Agencies

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of management for the two newly established agencies in the state. The agencies include the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency and the Taraba State Livestock Development Commission. A statement on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, in Jalingo disclosed […]

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18 h. ago Why Katsina Is Betting On Livestock To Fight Poverty, Insecurity – Prof Bakori

Through innovative livestock programmes, support for small-scale farmers, and targeted investments in poultry, fisheries, and beekeeping, the state is turning tradition into opportunity. Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Ahmed Bakori, in this interview explains how these initiatives are creating jobs, boosting income, and addressing insecurity, offering a modern blueprint for agricultural prosperity in Katsina State. […]

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6 d. ago NEC Sets Up Committee To Fast Track Implementation Of Livestock Development

It has one member each representing the six geo-political zones. The post NEC Sets Up Committee To Fast Track Implementation Of Livestock Development appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Twist in $1.5bn milk import Bill as Nigeria turns to Uganda despite larger cattle population

Nigeria has signed a major milk import agreement with Uganda valued at about $1 billion (approximately ₦1.45 trillion, using official exchange rate as of December 12, 2025), a move that has reignited debate over the country’s long-standing failures in livestock development despite owning one of Africa’s largest cattle populations. Under the agreement, Uganda will export […]

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1 week ago Botswana, Nigeria explore deeper collaboration in livestock development

The Federal Government has signalled a shift toward data driven and commercially focused reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector as it read more Botswana, Nigeria explore deeper collaboration in livestock development

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1 week ago Timi Frank Weeps For ‘Adamawa 9’, Demands Justice For Victims

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned in strong terms the recent killing of nine protesting women in Adamawa State allegedly by military operatives. Soldiers had allegedly opened fire on protesting women in the Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Monday. Also, 51 others […]

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1 week ago FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of livestock development, says the federal government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock read more FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Indonesia deepen partnership on livestock technology

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, on Friday welcomed Bambang Suharto, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, who led a read more Nigeria, Indonesia deepen partnership on livestock technology

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2 w. ago FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a two-day hands-on workshop for the first group of Livestock Data Collection read more FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

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2 w. ago FG launches national training to strengthen livestock extension services

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a three day national capacity building programme to upgrade the technical skills read more FG launches national training to strengthen livestock extension services

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3 w. ago FG to unify livestock data systems, strengthen sector accountability

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock industry through a unified national data architecture that will enhance accountability, strengthen planning, and unlock new investment opportunities across the sector. The assurance was given by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, at two-day multi-stakeholder workshop on strengthening national livestock sector accountability […]

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3 w. ago Adamawa Government Conducts Interview For Recruitment Of 5,000 Teachers

The Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) and the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), has commenced interviews for candidates shortlisted from the recently concluded CBT examinations for the recruitment of 5,000 teachers. The exercise is being conducted at General Murtala […]

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3 w. ago Fintiri Reaffirms Adamawa’s Leadership In Livestock Development

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed the state’s historic leadership in livestock development, noting that for centuries its plains, rivers, and grazing fields have sustained a vibrant culture of pastoralism and mixed farming. Speaking on Monday, 24 November 2025, during the opening of the maiden National Council on Livestock Development (NCLD) at the […]

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3 w. ago Adamawa Govt Flags Off Mass Azithromycin Campaign, Targets 1.4 Million Children

The Adamawa State Government has launched the mass administration of Azithromycin under the SARMAAN II Project, reaffirming its commitment to improving child health across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Luggere, Jimeta, Yola North LGA, Professor Sofeme Jebson—representing Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, said the Fintiri administration remains focused on reducing childhood illnesses through […]

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4 w. ago ‘Open Grazing Not Banned’, Federal Government Clarifies Position

The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting that open grazing has been banned across the country, describing the claims as misleading and not reflective of its current livestock development policy. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said in a statement on Tuesday that the government has not announced any nationwide prohibition of open grazing. […]

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4 w. ago FG Bans Open Grazing, Launches Livestock Development Council

The Federal Government has banned open grazing by cattle rearers as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the 1st National Council on Livestock Development in Yola, Adamawa State. The minister […] The post FG Bans Open Grazing, Launches Livestock Development Council appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Bindow, Binani, Nyako, Other Adamawa ADC Leaders Unite For Atiku As Ex

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership card at the Jada 1 Ward party office, in Jada local government area of Adamawa State. This is as key members of the Adamawa Coalition, including former Governor Bindow Jibrilla, Senator Aishatu Binani, Senator Ahmed Hassan Barata, Sen. […]

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