…to attack us." Usman said the deteriorating security situation in the area did not allow farmers in the area to engage in farming this rainy season."It is through farming that we eat. Now, we have abandoned our farmlands; our livelihoods have been destroyed. We need urgent government intervention," he added. by Linda I…

…innovators building world-class businesses from laptops and mobile phones. I see young farmers feeding communities despite enormous odds. I see creators, engineers, doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, artisans and professionals proving every day that the Nigerian spirit cannot be defeated. “Unfortunately, I also see enor…

…State. In March, the Youth Initiative Against Violence and Rights Abuse brought together farmers and herders to sign a peace pact aimed at fostering lasting coexistence in their communities. However, the initiative failed to halt the bloodshed. Clashes between farming and herding communities in Plateau have persisted f…

…into a thriving industrial value chain.He noted that the model effectively connects farmers with processors, reduces dependence on exporting raw commodities and encourages local value addition while creating sustainable employment.Reflecting on Zamfara's industrial history, the governor recalled the state's once-boomin…

…networks to ensure the party’s success in the state. Danmaliki called on youths, women, farmers, artisans, traders, professionals, traditional rulers and religious leaders to support the PRP, urging politicians to embrace issue-based campaigns instead of divisive politics. He expressed optimism that, with honest leader…

…subsidy on fertiliser, reducing the price of a 50kg bag from ₦28,800 to ₦18,800 for farmers in the local government. The post Buji LG deepens support for farmers, reduces fertiliser’s price to N18,000 appeared first on Tribune Online.

…strengthen electricity infrastructure, support businesses, improve the activities of farmers and artisans, enhance security and promote socio-economic development in Akwa Ibom State and neighbouring areas. He commended host communities for protecting project materials despite the prolonged suspension of work. “We were…

…and Jessica. Katie Van Slyke's parents are Barbara and John Van Slyke. Her parents are farmers. They own a farm in Nolensville called Running Springs, where they breed horses and cattle.Top-5 facts about Katie Van Slyke. Photo: @katievanslyke/Instagram (modified by author)>Katie studied at Palm Beach State College in L…

…Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, said the attackers opened fire on farmers they encountered while escaping with rustled cattle. “Upon receipt of the distress call, police operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that the armed bandits invaded the communi…

…had displaced thousands of residents, crippled economic activities and forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands. “As we speak, hardly a day or two now passes without our communities suffering one attack or another. “The consequences are devastating. Communities now live under the constant fear of spontaneous atta…

…conjunction with National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), recently trained 500 farmers, including men and women on leafy vegetable The post FG empowers 500 farmers with skills in leafy vegetable cultivation appeared first on Tribune Online.

Founder and Group Executive Board Chair of the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), Dr. Salamatu Garba, has called for the speedy passage of the proposed Agricultural Extension Bill, saying it will strengthen extension services and equip young people with practical skills to drive food security. Garba made the ca…

…The EDOSEMA boss also revealed that the agency had received the details of about 1,000 farmers whose farmlands were destroyed by floods, alongside 57 residents affected by flooding in Igarra. He said residents of flood-prone communities had been advised to relocate to safer and higher grounds as part of the state gover…

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…infrastructure for the growing food supply challenges. According to him, thousands of farmers have been displaced in northern Nigeria, disrupting farming activities and reducing agricultural output. “Insecurity in major food-producing areas must be addressed. Farmers cannot produce enough food if they are unable to acc…

…Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has cautioned citrus farmers against transporting and selling oranges outside Benue State, warning that the practice poses a serious threat to the state’s agro-industrialisation drive and local processing industries. The Group Managing Director of BIPC, D…

…at ensuring residents could carry out their daily activities without fear while enabling farmers to return safely to their farmlands. It also urged politicians to avoid exploiting security challenges for partisan purposes. “Those who seek to reduce the complex security situation in the state to political talking points…

…in modern agriculture, expand irrigation, improve rural infrastructure, and guarantee farmers access to finance and markets,” he said, “there is no reason Northern Nigeria cannot become the food basket of Africa.” He added that agriculture should no longer be viewed merely as a subsistence activity but as an export-dri…

…for the intervention under the ACReSAL-IITA collaboration, aimed at strengthening farmers’ resilience to climate change through sustainable agricultural practices. The State Project Coordinator said the engagement marked another milestone in the partnership between ACReSAL and IITA to promote sustainable agriculture th…

…disaster. The officials inspected flood-ravaged cocoa farms and interacted with affected farmers to determine the extent of the damage and support plans for humanitarian assistance. Flooding has become a recurring challenge in several communities across Cross River State, particularly during the rainy season, with rive…

…been lost in avoidable road accidents. Businesses have suffered heavy economic losses. Farmers struggle to transport their produce, while patients experience delays in accessing healthcare. “More alarming is the growing insecurity. The deplorable condition of the road has created opportunities for kidnappers and other…

…onions at Kotoku Market, warning that the development is causing heavy losses on farmers, exporters and traders. In a statement signed by its President, Aliyu Isah, who is also the National President of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), ORO said some Ghanaian onion…

…after they arrived at the farmlands, they opened fire indiscriminately, killing all the farmers working there. “The assailants came in groups and shot at farmers without warning.” He added that the remains of all 23 victims were buried in a mass burial at the palace of the district head in Sauna. According to him, the…

…He said the crisis had also triggered migration from oil-producing communities, while farmers and fishermen continued to lose their traditional livelihoods. Beyond health impacts, Kientei argued that host communities had received little benefit from decades of oil production despite bearing the environmental burden. “I…

Fish farmers under the Ijebuland Fish Farmers’ Association have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and compensation after flash floods destroyed farms and assets worth over N700m across parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caus…