8 d. ago Ogun Monarch Calls For Youths’ Involvement In Farming To Tackle Unemployment

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo on Wednesday stressed the need for Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture as the best panacea for overcoming challenges of unemployment, as well as food security for the country. Oba Gbadebo, who described the level of youth unemployment and the current high prices of food […]

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1 week ago All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu

Tribune Online All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Prof Garba Sharubutus speaks of plans to make all research institutes productive. He also speaks on the plans for the new farming season. COLLIN NNABUIFE brings excerpts. WHAT are the plans for farmers this new farming season? We have two seasons, we have the […] All research institutes are mandated to set up spin off companies to commercialise researches, innovations —Prof. Sharubutu Tribune Online

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1 week ago One Acre Fund plants 9.5m trees to boost Nigeria’s oxygen levels

One Acre Fund Nigeria, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming the lives of smallholder farmers, has achieved a remarkable milestone read more One Acre Fund plants 9.5m trees to boost Nigeria’s oxygen levels

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1 week ago Food value chain: How PricePally is bridging market access gap in Nigeria

Nigeria has a huge market access gap in the food value chain that limits many people from eating what they read more Food value chain: How PricePally is bridging market access gap in Nigeria

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1 week ago Develop policies to fight illegal hikes in prices of food items, Cleric tells govt

Ajiboye Lagbaji, a renowned Islamic scholar and the Chief Imam of Allahu Wahid Central Mosque, Ondo, in Ondo State, has read more Develop policies to fight illegal hikes in prices of food items, Cleric tells govt

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1 week ago Ramadan, Lent: Lagos residents, traders thrilled by reduction in prices of food items

By Kehinde Aderemi In Lagos, as in other parts of Nigeria, whenever festive periods approach, prices of foodstuff, fruits and consumables always rise. But to the pleasant surprise of many, this time, rather than moving up, the prices of food items have reduced significantly. In separate chats with Saturday Sun, traders have adduced different reasons […] The post Ramadan, Lent: Lagos residents, traders thrilled by reduction in prices of food items appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG plans more Agro Rangers recruitment to protect farmers, farmlands

The Federal Government has announced plans to recruit additional agro rangers to enhance security for farmers across the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement during the 5th edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The move followed a series of violent attacks on farmers in various regions. Read More

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2 w. ago Farmer arrested for stealing three bags of pineapples in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old farmer, Oloyede David, for allegedly stealing three bags of pineapples from a fellow farmer’s plantation in Orile-Ilugun, Odeda Local Government Area. PUNCH Online gathered on Wednesday that another farmer spotted the suspect harvesting pineapples from a fellow farmer’s plantation in the community. A community source, who Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun gov blames middlemen for rising food prices, plans farmers’ markets

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to establish large-scale Farmers’ Markets across the state to directly link farmers with consumers and eliminate the influence of middlemen. During an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing Farmers’ Market project in Asero, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, Abiodun condemned the role of middlemen in the agricultural value chain. This Read More

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2 w. ago Nigeria inflation seen cooling further in February ahead official data

The relative stability of the naira combined with the slowing food and fuel prices are expected to push Nigeria’s inflation read more Nigeria inflation seen cooling further in February ahead official data

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2 w. ago Yakassai lauds Tinubu’s reforms, says food, fuel prices crashing

Elder statesman and First Republic politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has commended Nigerians for their support and prayers for the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Sunday, Yakasai described the administration’s progress and achievements as testaments to the trust Nigerians have placed in it. “From some of the reports I Read More

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3 w. ago Plans Are Underway To Distribute Tricycle, Mini Buses Farmers – RAAMP

The management of the Rural Access And Marketing Programme (RAAMP) has disclosed that plans are underway to procure 2000 Tricycles and 3,000 minibuses for young indigent farmers this cropping season to boost their means of livelihood. The Benue State RAAMP Coordinator, Dr Stephen Numbeve, who disclosed this during an interaction with the State Working Committee […]

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3 w. ago Minister Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Be Patient

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s policies are yielding positive results. According to Idris, food and fuel prices are dropping, marking a significant achievement for the administration. Idris praised the media for their dedication in covering the briefing sessions, acknowledging their role in keeping Nigerians informed about the administration’s […] The post Minister Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Be Patient appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sugar, dairy, vegetable oil drive global food price surge in February

High prices of sugar, dairy and vegetable oil prices have led to surge in global food in February, according to read more Sugar, dairy, vegetable oil drive global food price surge in February

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last month Ramadan: Tinubu deserves praise over low prices of food –Group

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has commended President Bola Tinubu for ensuring that food prices remained stable and, in some cases, even declined during this year’s Ramadan. A statement by ATT’s Chief Convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, noted that this is the first time in Nigeria’s history that food prices have dropped […] The post Ramadan: Tinubu deserves praise over low prices of food –Group appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Ramadan: Food Prices Crash As Fruit Sellers Decry Low Patronage In Yobe

The price of essential commodities, which comprise various Foodstuffs, continues to crash following the LEADERSHIP report in Damaturu, the Yobe State Capital. On Saturday and Sunday, the sustainability of the price of Foodstuffs dropped as consumers began to respite across the state due to the reduction of the cost of Foodstuffs, which includes rice, Maize, […]

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