…removing the subsidy could place additional pressure on households, workers, traders, farmers, artisans and businesses already facing increased costs of food, transportation, housing and business operations. The coalition made the call in its Independence Day statement marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on…

…farm produce for export. They noted that there was a need for the government, states, farmers, financial institutions and other stakeholders to work together in building an industrial agricultural sector capable of producing enough for local consumption and export. Speaking on the importance of industrialising the sect…

…“We will turn our gas to power and give light to our people. We will support our farmers with mechanized farming, not cutlass and hoe,” he said. Iyovwaye also promised to reform the state’s public institutions, including the civil service and local government system, and improve transparency in government spending. “Ou…

…floods have affected several communities, forcing residents to abandon their homes while farmers, traders, and business owners have suffered significant losses. In some areas, roads and bridges were washed away, cutting off communities and disrupting transportation, while schools and health facilities were also affecte…

…while considering affordability, available equipment and long-term sustainability for farmers. The ministry identified the development of disease-free zones or compartments, training of Federal and state veterinary inspectors, stronger biosecurity and upgraded laboratory capacity as other areas requiring attention. Pre…

The Senate on Tuesday expressed concern over the impact of flooding on communities, farmers and families across the country, urging governments at all levels to improve disaster preparedness and relief efforts. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, spoke during the resumption of plenary, where he also high…

…criminality, protect lives and property, and create a secure environment for residents, farmers, commuters and other law-abiding citizens within its Joint Operations Area.” The post Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Benue State appeared first on Vanguard News.

…your care has reached many young boys and girls, widows, elderly citizens, and women farmers across the country. Those affected by tuberculosis or any disease at all have found in you a compassionate advocate and a determined champion. I know the prayers you offer for people whose names you may never know. I also know…

…employers allegedly paid ransom. The economic consequences spread beyond the victims Farmers abandon their farms. Traders stop travelling to affected communities. Construction workers become targets. Residents flee. Thus, every ransom payment may secure an individual release while simultaneously strengthening a system…

…clash at Kowa Yarda village, Karshi, Abuja, after a herder allegedly macheted two farmers. “Troops subsequently engaged the families, youth leaders and vigilantes and appealed for calm and restraint. “The troops also rescued a Fulani vigilante detained by youths at Ara Sabo and handed him over to the vigilante headquar…

By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo Industry experts have said Nigerian farmers are trapped in poverty by low productivity and supply chain gaps that can cost smallholders up to 60 per cent of their produce. They spoke recently at the second edition of the Climate Smart Agriculture Dialogue Series organised by TransGreen F…

…horse — seeds we cannot save, owned by foreign corporations, planted in a country where farmers are already being killed off their land. The anxiety is no longer just about safety. It is about sovereignty. About survival. Nigeria has crossed the line from GMO sceptic to GMO adopter. We are the first African country to…

…about 360mm in September, raising flood risks along major rivers and coastal areasFish farmers operating within floodplains received a specific directive to harvest their stocks before the rains intensifyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 ye…

…vehicle operating costs could have wider economic benefits for commuters, businesses, farmers, traders and other productive sectors.FG plans 500 more CNG stationsThe minister also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of an additional 500 CNG refuelling stations.FG Targets Cheaper Fuel, Af…

Farmers and residents of Ajogbo Akia Community in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to the state government to urgently provide relief to families whose farmlands and agricultural plantations were allegedly destroyed by landgrabbers and impostors. The community made the appeal on Tuesday…

…activities over an extended period. One resident said the operation had given relief to farmers who had long been unable to safely reach their farmlands.A community leader, while welcoming the military action, called on troops to maintain pressure on the surviving members to prevent them from regrouping and resuming at…

…claimed that he had been engaged by certain philanthropists to assist selected groups of farmers with grants of up to ₦3 million each. “The police said that participants were required to pay a registration fee of ₦5,000 and introduce two additional persons into the programme, who were also expected to pay the same amou…

…to food security, yet a substantial proportion of the sector—particularly smallholder farmers—remained underserved by formal financial institutions, with limited access to credit, insurance and other appropriate financial services. Smallholder farmers were considered too risky to finance, with most lacking collateral,…

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia told farmers in Gwer East, Gwer West, Makurdi and Guma to expand their output as agro-allied industries are set to returnAlia said Taraku Mills has been revived and is currently in test-running mode, with full operations expected to begin soonThe governor also addressed security, roads, edu…

…Tunji Disu, to the state over the abduction of many residents, including worshippers and farmers, penultimate Friday. “We thank our boss, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for this visit to Niger State to boost the morale of officers and men of the command over this abduction. We ask for additional manpo…

…activities and improve the living standards of the people. The governor also urged Benue farmers to increase food production, assuring them that government investments in agro-industrial projects would provide ready markets for their produce. “Our people should go into extensive farming because industries are coming. W…

…activities in the council area by creating better opportunities for traders, artisans, farmers and other residents. He stressed that local government administration remained the closest tier of government to the people, noting that his leadership would continue to prioritise projects with direct impact on the lives of…

…in the region. “Security and development must go together. People cannot invest, farmers cannot move their produce, tourists cannot visit and businesses cannot grow where communities feel unsafe,” Idris said. He said the federal government’s economic reforms were designed to create a stronger fiscal foundation for deve…

…State has distributed improved seeds of cowpea, sesame and groundnut to 140 selected farmers as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and strengthen food security in the area. The post Buji council distributes improved seeds to 140 farmers to boost food production appeared first on Tribune Online.

…the economy is bad. “In a global economy like that of Nigeria, 40 percent of women are farmers, so we need to do more as politicians to see that women live healthier. “No matter how much grammar we speak in our different states as governors, we need to do more for our women and another thing we need to do is to make su…