5 h. ago FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products (CPPs) to 50,000 smallholder farmers in the […] The post FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Troaops killed scores of terrorists, nabbed 1,191, rescued 543 hostages In 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said troops engaged in the counter terrorism war and other security on operations across the country, killed scores of terrorists and arrested 1,191 others, including their  kingpins The troops also rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition,  discovered and […] The post Troaops killed scores of terrorists, nabbed 1,191, rescued 543 hostages In 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Liverpool Striker Diogo Jota, Dies In Auto Crash Days After Wedding

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. Jota’s 25-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the accident. Silva was a footballer with Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel. The accident happened on the A-52 motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora. The car Jota and […] The post Liverpool Striker Diogo Jota, Dies In Auto Crash Days After Wedding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops engaged in the counter-terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed scores of terrorists, arrested 1,191 others, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining […] The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Rep Nnabuife condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Rep Nnabuife condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra “This is not the time for blame or sensationalism. It is a moment for sober reflection, national solidarity, and truth, Rep Nnabuife condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

Benue farmers on Thursday said that the state’s fertile farmlands had become killing fields for invaders. The farmers who bared read more Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

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14 h. ago First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the people of Plateau State to cease hostilities and foster peaceful coexistence. She vowed never to visit the state again on a sympathy visit due to what she described as unnecessary killings. Speaking when she and her Renewed Hope Initiative team visited […] The post First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Mikhail Gudkov: Ukraine kills Russian ‘top’ officer in Kursk strike

Tribune Online Mikhail Gudkov: Ukraine kills Russian ‘top’ officer in Kursk strike Gudkov had previously commanded a brigade that saw action in Ukraine. Mikhail Gudkov: Ukraine kills Russian ‘top’ officer in Kursk strike Tribune Online

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18 h. ago FG unveils software to monitor, evaluate N19.5bn agro project in 15 states

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection […] The post FG unveils software to monitor, evaluate N19.5bn agro project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Agribusiness: Oyo Gov’t Attracts N46bn Investment, Supports 46,000 Farmers

Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, has disclosed that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. Akande said Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness had fructified, […]

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20 h. ago Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

As Nigeria works to improve food security and support rural livelihoods, a local startup is tackling one of the country’s read more Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

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25 h. ago Anambra massacre: Lawmaker urges Soludo, security agencies to go after perpetrators

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah has condemned the killings of over 11  Ebonyi indigenes  in Ogboji, Anambra State, during  a meeting on Monday. Ogah, while condemning the dastardly act, urged Anambra state government and security agencies to go after […] The post Anambra massacre: Lawmaker urges Soludo, security agencies to go after perpetrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Smallholder cocoa farmers in Etomi community,  Etung Local Government Area of  Cross River State, have protested against the planned privatisation of cocoa estates in the area by the state government. The farmers carried placards with different inscriptions including: ‘Our cocoa estate is not for sale,’ ‘We say no to planned privatisation […] The post C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Anambra killings: ‘We thought they were Police,’ Survivor recounts ordeal

Tribune Online Anambra killings: ‘We thought they were Police,’ Survivor recounts ordeal They dragged me up and asked me what meeting we were doing. I told them it was the general meeting of Ebonyi indigenes. They said we were kicking against them and then they shot me. Anambra killings: ‘We thought they were Police,’ Survivor recounts ordeal Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Farmers Protest Planned Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate In Cross River

Hundreds of smallholder farmers in Etomi community of Etung local government area of Cross River State trooped to the streets on Wednesday to protest the plan by the state government to privatise cocoa estate located in the community. The protesters, including youths, aged men and women involved in the cocoa value chain rejected the reported […]

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39 h. ago FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs

Tribune Online FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs The platform will also support digital extension services, helping farmers adopt best practices in land preparation, seed selection, plant genetics, nutrition, and soil-specific crop blends. FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Bristol man, 92, finally convicted of 1967 murder after DNA breakthrough

More than half a century after Louisa Dunne was found strangled on her living room floor, her killer has finally read more Bristol man, 92, finally convicted of 1967 murder after DNA breakthrough

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43 h. ago Nwifuru condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra, calls for calm

Francis Nwifuru, the governor of Ebonyi State, has strongly condemned the killing of thirteen Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji, Orumba South read more Nwifuru condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra, calls for calm

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44 h. ago Police begin manhunt for killers of 10 Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police begin manhunt for killers of 10 Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra “The Police Command in Anambra has condemned the indiscriminate shooting incident that resulted in fatal injuries and fatalities to 10 persons. Police begin manhunt for killers of 10 Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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