Agriculture

Sep
21
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Flags-Off Disbursement Of Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan To 298 Farmers Trained At CSS Farm

Gov. Otti Flags-Off Disbursement Of Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan To 298 Farmers Trained At CSS Farm

Abia State, Agriculture, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Governor Otti Flags-off Disbursement ofInterest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan to 298 Farmers Trained at CSS Farm. Abia State Government says it is determined to create a new pathway of wealth for its citizens by providing them the needed support to make the most of the available resources domiciled in the State. Governor Alex Otti stated this during the flag-off of the disbursement of the Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan to 298 individuals trained at the CSS Farm, Nasarawa State by the Abia State Government. The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, PhD, disclosed that the State government is…
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Sep
06
2024
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FGN Finally Begins Sale Of Rice At N40,000 To Nigerians With NIN

FGN Finally Begins Sale Of Rice At N40,000 To Nigerians With NIN

Agriculture, Economy, FGN, News Flash
FGN Finally Begins Sale Of Rice At N40,000 To Nigerians With NIN The federal government has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rates of N40,000 per 50-kilogramme bag. “It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this historical, all-important and long-awaited inauguration of the sales of 30,000MT of federal government-milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50 kilogrammes,” said the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari. Mr Kyari inaugurated the sale of the subsidised milled rice on Thursday in Abuja, saying the exercise would be…
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Aug
05
2024
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Food Inflation: Expect Bumper Harvest, Agriculture Minister Assures Nigerians

Food Inflation: Expect Bumper Harvest, Agriculture Minister Assures Nigerians

Agriculture, Economy, News Flash
Food Inflation: Expect Bumper Harvest, Agric Minister Assures Nigerians The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari says the country is expecting a bumper harvest before year-end. Food inflation has reached 40 per cent according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), pushing the prices of essential commodities beyond the reach of millions of Nigerians. But Kyari said the Federal Government has measures in place to address the situation including ramping up farming which would increase food production. “It [bumper harvest] is about October-November this year. That’s when we are going to have the harvest. We are…
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Aug
01
2024
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Abia State Government Places Premium On The Revitalization Of The Agricultural Sector

Abia State Government Places Premium On The Revitalization Of The Agricultural Sector

Abia State, Agriculture, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia State Government places premium on the revitalization of the Agricultural sector. The Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE reiterated the present administration’s commitment to formulated policies and programmes aimed at boosting food production and enhancing productivity in area of comparative advantage like cocoa. Engr. Emetu, who disclosed this during the inauguration of the members of Abia State Cocoa Development committee at the Government House, Umuahia, said that Governor Alex Otti's administration places high premium on the revitalization of agriculture in the state with special provision made for integrated rural agriculture promotion. The Deputy Governor pointed out that…
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Jul
24
2024
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Food Insecurity: Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu Inaugurates Committee As National Assembly Moves To Provide Sucure For Nigerians

Food Insecurity: Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu Inaugurates Committee As National Assembly Moves To Provide Sucure For Nigerians

Agriculture, Business, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞, As National Assembly Moves To Provide Sucure For Nigerians Food insecurity is a pressing issue that affects millions of people around the world, including in Nigeria. In an effort to address this challenge and prioritize agriculture, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, recently inaugurated the National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security in Abuja. This committee has been tasked with the responsibility of initiating strategic legislative processes and actions to tackle food and nutritional challenges in the country. During the inauguration ceremony, Rt Hon…
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Jul
11
2024
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Food Prices To Crash In 180 Days – FGN

Food Prices To Crash In 180 Days – FGN

Agriculture, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Food Prices To Crash In 180 Days – FG As Nigerians hit the streets to protest hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash. Kyari stated this on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he unveiled measures that will be implemented over the next 180 days. He said: “Our administration has unveiled a series of strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting our nation. These measures will be implemented over the next 180 days; “150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities •Suspension of…
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Jul
07
2024
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I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu

I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Agriculture, FGN, News Flash
I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has advised Nigerian women to get involved in farming to boost food production in the country. “Earlier today, I was at my garden to tend to it and water my plants myself. I have planted seven different vegetables,” Mrs Tinubu tweeted, posting a photo of herself in the garden on Saturday. She added, “I would like to encourage all Nigerian women to join the #EveryHomeAGarden competition and get involved in farming and food production.” Mrs Tinubu’s call for women’s involvement in farming…
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Jul
07
2024
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Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigeria’s May Go Hungry Soon – United Nation Warns

Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigeria’s May Go Hungry Soon – United Nation Warns

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Agriculture, Economy, News Flash
Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigerians May Go Hungry Soon – UN Warns The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to tackle climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity. The prediction comes in the wake of a persistent hike in food prices in the country. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s food inflation rate hit a record high of 40.66 per cent in May 2024, surpassing the previous month’s 40.53 increase. This surge represents the largest…
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Jun
29
2024
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President Tinubu Urges Governors To Meet Targets On Food Security; Approves Immediate Rollout Of National Construction And Household Support Programme

President Tinubu Urges Governors To Meet Targets On Food Security; Approves Immediate Rollout Of National Construction And Household Support Programme

Agriculture, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Prophecy
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO MEET TARGETS ON FOOD SECURITY; APPROVES IMMEDIATE ROLLOUT OF NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT PROGRAMME To boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. Under the programme, the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which will traverse Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, is prioritized. Other road infrastructure projects, such…
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Jun
28
2024
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Governor Otti Assures The 300 Beneficiaries Of The State Sponsored Agricultural Training Programme At CSS Farms Nasarawa Of Government’s Support To Set Up Immediately

Governor Otti Assures The 300 Beneficiaries Of The State Sponsored Agricultural Training Programme At CSS Farms Nasarawa Of Government’s Support To Set Up Immediately

Abia State, Agriculture, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI ASSURES THE 300 BENEFICIARIES OF THE STATE-SPONSORED AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PROGRAMME AT CSS FARMS NASARAWA OF GOVERNMENT’S SUPPORT TO SET-UP IMMEDIATELY. The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured the 300 beneficiaries of the State-sponsored Modern Agricultural Skills and Practices Training Programme at CSS Integrated Farms, Nasarawa State, of the State Government’s support to enable them hit the ground running immediately. Dr. Otti gave the assurance during the graduation and passing out ceremony of the Trainees which the Governor personally attended, underscoring the strategic importance of the Agric sector to his Administration. 'For us as…
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