Tag: agriculture
Agriculture remains top priority – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will continue to accord agriculture premium importance through programmes and initiatives designed to…
Nigeria an untapped agriculture house – Expert
An agriculture expert, Mr Lucas Adeniji, on Thursday, described Nigeria as an “untapped agricultural house”, saying the sector was capable…
Agriculture the way to Nigerian economic prosperity- Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday described Agriculture as a sure way to the nation’s…
Time for religious organisations to invest in agriculture
It is a good thing to note that religious organisations have been contributing to the socio-economic development of Nigeria since…
I’m in a hurry to develop agriculture – Buhari
Nigeria is in a hurry to see projects take off in the agricultural sector to enhance food security and create…
Farmers call for subsidised farm inputs, soft loans
Some farmers in the South South zone of the country have urged the Federal and State governments to assist them…
Lagos set to increase food production by 25%
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Toyin Suarau has reiterated the resolve of the State government to…
We’ll urgently develop agriculture —Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said late Tuesday in Riyadh that his administration was fully committed to increasing the productivity of Nigeria’s…
N/Delta: Chevron, IITA partner to train 40 youths in agriculture
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, had concluded arrangement to train 40 youths from the…
Wike urges France to invest in Rivers agriculture
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has urged France to invest in Rivers State agriculture sector with a…
FG to create jobs for youths in agriculture, solid minerals, teaching —Buhari
The Federal Government will explore the potential in agriculture, solid minerals and teaching in solving the unemployment challenge confronting the…
Rivers Govt suspends services of RSSDA
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Three days after workers of Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency, RSSDA, protested over the nonpayment of seven…
Agriculture will boost revenue generation, says Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the agribusiness sector remains one of the most viable areas that the…
Nigeria faces stiff challenge to boost agriculture sector
By Alexis Akwagyiram The pothole-ridden roads that connect Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, with Adeniyi Bunmi’s leafy farm in southwestern…
FG, States, LGs should invest in agriculture – CADA
Owali Ilem, former Chairman of Cross River Commercial Agriculture Development Association (CADA), on Sunday urged all tiers of government to…