Yobe state government has commenced distributing the multi-billion naira agricultural equipment, assorted seeds, and agrochemicals procured for the state agrarian Empowerment Programme in five local government areas of Zone A, covering 53 Wards. After completing the Zone A senatorial district, Zones B and C Senatorial districts will follow. The distribution commenced yesterday in Yunusari, Geidam, Bursari, Tarmuwa, and Gulani local …

For decades, one major challenge the central and sub-national governments in Nigeria are battling with is the high rate of unemployment, particularly among the youth. On an annual basis, hundreds of thousands of youths, who constitute almost 70 percent of Nigeria’s population, are seeking job opportunities, which are either scarce or non-existent. With job openings in public service so limited, …

The President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that the decision by the Federal Government to allow massive food importation may destroy the country’s agriculture sector. Adesina, who spoke at a retreat by the African Primates of the Anglican Church in Abuja, advised the Nigerian government to produce more food and create jobs through agriculture. On …

The Kwara State government is to recruit at least 300 extension agents for wet season farming in the state. The state’s commissioner for agriculture and rural development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, announced this during a training programme for 22 extension agents in the state. The training was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Extension Services …

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations to explore the huge potentials in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of agriculture, trade and economic opportunities. The two countries made the commitment yesterday at a meeting between a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led by its minister of environment, water …

Lagos State Government said that it would soon inaugurate 50 meat vans at Oko-Oba abattoir, and launch the Lagos Last Mile Meat Shops. According to the state government, the measures are aimed at controlling and preserving the meat, thereby ensuring the consumption of wholesome meats by residents while bringing the market closer to the people. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. …

Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has said his administration is to expand agriculture and agro-business with the introduction of modern agricultural production methods. The governor while addressing newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday after returning from the United States expressed happiness to be back home to continue with the business of governance, adding that …

The General Overseer of Victory Life Bible Church (VLBC), Apostle Lawrence Achudume has tasked the Nigerian government to revive the comatose Bulk Purchase Corporations across the states, stressing that that was the best option to address the food shortage in the country During his visit to the corporate headquarters of Penpushing Media at Leme axis of Moshood Abiola Way, Abeokuta …

The Ogun State Government said it had disbursed the sum of N50 million to the Ijebu Development Initiative on Poverty Reduction (IDIPR), Eriwe, for the development of the agriculture and fish sub-sectors in the state. According to a statement, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, who presented the cheque to the IDIPR representatives at the Ministry of …

In a bid to ensure food security in Nigeria, the Federal Government and Sustain Africa Initiative on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) targeted at revamping the nation’s agriculture sector. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is passionate about repositioning the nation’s agriculture sector towards achieving sustainable food security in the country. …