Obaseki signs bill establishing Edo College of Agric into law
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Monday, signed the bill establishing the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources into law. He said the essence of the law was to have three schools of agriculture that would be training the needed manpower to drive and sustain the ongoing reforms in the agricultural sector in
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How Nigeria can turn maize production to revenue spinner – DFID
In the bid to boost maize production in Nigeria by smallholder farmers, the Business Innovation Facility (BIF), an initiative of the Department for International Development (DFID), has identified key constraints bedevilling its production in Nigeria. It also listed measures that could be taken by the relevant authorities to turn maize production into a top revenue
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VP Osinbajo speaks on technology application in agriculture
The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has given his position on digital technology application in the agricultural sector, saying that it has the potential to revolutionize the sector, not only in Nigeria but in Africa Prof. Osinbajo made this pronouncement as a panelist alongside the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, Prime minister of
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Jigawa government promises to support farmers’ cooperatives
The Jigawa government has announced that it will support all farmers’ cooperative groups in the state. This announcement was made by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agricultural and Natural Resources of the state, Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim during a sensitisation workshop for agricultural extension workers and farmers in Dutse. According to Ibrahim, the present administration under
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Permanent secretary urges agric ministry staff to ensure food security
Outgoing permanent secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Bukar Hassan, has urged all staff of the ministry to remain committed to the goal of achieving national food security for the country and ensuring that agriculture attains its deserved position in national development. He said this during a send-forth ceremony organised
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