Tag: Agriculture
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EU Launches Agribusiness Platform to Boost Nigerian Agriculture
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union has officially launched a new digital platform aimed at galvanizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a move that signals intensified support for the West African nation’s efforts to transform its economy through farming. The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP), unveiled Friday in Abuja, is designed to connect key players…
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Yobe’s Farming Future Flourishes As Governor Buni’s Free Distribution of Agric Tools Sparks Joy
By Abdul Kareem In a jubilant celebration in Yobe State, farmers are rejoicing over the distribution of multi-billion Naira worth of agricultural equipment, courtesy of Governor Mai Mala Buni. The initiative, part of the state’s ambitious Agricultural Empowerment Programme, aims to bolster food security, enhance economic growth, and improve agricultural productivity across the region. The…
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Revolutionizing Food Security: Modern Irrigation Techniques in Borno State
By Hamza Suleiman Before the Boko Haram insurgency, Borno State was one of the most agriculturally advanced states in Nigeria, with over half of its population engaged in cereal crops, livestock, fishery, and poultry production. This contributed significantly to Nigeria’s food supply, making it a crucial player in feeding the country’s vast population. However, the…
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RHI: Women in South-South Nigeria Reap Benefits of Major Agric Empowerment Program – As First Lady Visits Uyo
By Abdul Kareem UYO, Nigeria — A groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women in agriculture has taken root in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, where one hundred women farmers are now poised to cultivate success with significant financial boosts. The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), focusing on women empowerment, launched a robust agricultural support program in Uyo…
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Zulum Transforming Borno to Agric Exporting State ~ One Sesame Seed at a Time
By Abdul Kareem A vision of prosperity is taking root, ‘one sesame seed at a time,’ on the vast arid plains of Borno State. Governor Babagana Zulum is on a mission to redefine the narrative of a region once beleaguered by insurgency. His dream is to transform it into an agricultural goldmine capable of feeding…
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Nigeria’s Agric Minister Announces Long-Term Strategy for Food Security, Plans for First National Agriculture Summit
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a wide-ranging press briefing on today, Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, laid out a comprehensive four-year plan for boosting Nigeria’s agriculture and food security sector. The initiative, a key part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to enhance agricultural productivity,…
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