…would prioritise production, investment and human capital development He listed agriculture, manufacturing, technology, construction, energy and the creative industry as sectors that could drive economic growth and create jobs He also called for stronger intelligence gathering, improved coordination among security agen…

…Administrator of Ekiti State; Gen Bamidele Shafa (retd.); and industrialists in cement, agriculture and logistics who have built companies employing thousands. With such a rich, diverse tapestry of human excellence drawn from every section of the state, no single zone can credibly claim a monopoly on governance or admi…

…import-related FX demand.Transport accounted for 3.54 per cent, while minerals and agriculture represented 1.47 per cent and 1.12 per cent, respectively.For invisible imports, financial services dominated, accounting for 91.51 per cent of utilisation. Business services followed with 4.37 per cent, transport services wi…

…has recorded achievements in infrastructure, security, healthcare, education and agriculture across the state. He listed the construction and rehabilitation of roads, expansion of healthcare facilities, renovation and construction of schools, as well as agricultural interventions among the projects implemented by his a…

…living conditions of its people. He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment. The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration…

…SHINE Agenda was designed to improve infrastructure, strengthen security, support agriculture and human development, and create an enabling environment for businesses and investors. According to him, the solar project goes beyond providing electricity to the community, as it represents an investment in the people, thei…

…to vulnerable families while complementing his administration’s long-term investments in agriculture and other sectors aimed at reducing food insecurity. “Our philosophy has remained clear: development must reach the grassroots, and the people must feel the presence and impact of government in their communities and dai…

…Best Practices, Climate Change and Waste Management,” Dr. Mobolaji Alabi said agriculture contributed 23.1 per cent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of the year, while Nigeria’s estimated poultry population of 300 million birds remains insufficient to meet future demand. He urged poultry f…

…expected to commence operations soon. For a state whose greatest economic asset remains agriculture, the revival of agro-based industries could provide an important link between farming, processing, employment and commerce. ‘We have to set our priorities right’ Alia, while expressing satisfaction with the progress made…

…food prices to the wider problem of food insecurity, citing a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which it said estimated that 35 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity. The ADC challenged the government to explain why Nigerians were finding it increasingly difficult to afford food if it…

…innovation, investment promotion, digital transformation and competitive value chains in agriculture, manufacturing and services. Under “Invest Nigeria,” participants will discuss investments in human capital and systems to reduce poverty, improve access to essential services, strengthen social protection and increase…

…gas and the gas infrastructure business in Nigeria as he wishes. He has power to open up agriculture for the country in all shapes and manners. He has power to open up everything in Nigeria. “But for him to take his power to still be concentrating on those refineries that have been technically insolvent for the last 25…

…appreciated the work his administration had put into infrastructure, education, and agriculture during his first term.

…356 applications from women entrepreneurs operating across multiple sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, food processing, and hospitality.

…shape voter decisions. Issues such as road infrastructure, public services, employment, agriculture and the general performance of the state government tend to carry more weight at this level than national politics. Adeleke is running on his record in office, Oyebamiji is campaigning on a promise of change, and Salaam…

…had become outdated and were not preparing graduates for the realities of modern agriculture. He said, “We are talking about greenhouse farming, hydroponics, aeroponics and all forms of agriculture. And then we continue to train our students, our citizens, theoretically.” According to him, many graduates of agricultura…

…through appropriate channels. It identified roads, water supply, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, security and other community development needs as areas of priority under its grassroots engagement initiative. The forum stressed that political participation should go beyond electi…

…resistance. The participants called for the promotion of agroecology, regenerative agriculture and farmer-led food systems, as well as diversification of protein sources. They also urged the Federal and relevant state governments to publicly disclose the JBS MoU and conduct independent and comprehensive Environmental a…

…plant capable of producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Wednesday at the High-Level National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Mechanisation held in Abuja. Kyari said the twin policy instruments were designed to move Niger…

…economic benefits to the host communities through employment, healthcare, education and agriculture. According to him, the investors have committed to constructing a hospital and school, upgrading a primary healthcare facility, employing youths and women and empowering local farmers. He said the proposed safari will al…

…and infrastructure projects. Oyebamiji promised to prioritise welfare, security, agriculture, education and health, while Salaam placed agriculture and community policing at the centre of his campaign agenda. Adeleke, responding to questions from the anchors of the meeting, said his administration had constructed about…

…Club, Rotary started a conversation with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. They have a program for young people, some agripreneurial programs for young people. And Rotary in Ibadan is going to be working with the IITA to think about how they can scale up some of those programmes to benefit the young…

…fuel bills fall from about N50,000 to N18,000 after converting their vehicles. On agriculture and food security, it recalled that the administration declared a state of emergency on food security in July 2023 and subsequently introduced measures including the release of strategic grain reserves, the establishment of a…

…reports that no school is currently shut because of insecurity except the College of Agriculture, Gujba. The state, however, remains deeply affected by the legacy of Boko Haram attacks on education. The College of Agriculture, Gujba, remains a reminder of the devastation caused by the insurgency. More than a decade aft…

…Idoma professionals and entrepreneurs abroad to invest in the homeland, particularly in agriculture, technology, education, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality and small and medium-scale enterprises. According to him, the objective should be to move beyond supporting individuals to building institutions and creating…