…local government areas of the State, with the aim of putting to an end the incessant farmers-herdsmen clashes and other violent crime within the areas. The meeting was mainly focused on addressing security concerns in Ohaji/Egbema, Owerri West and Oguta Local Government Areas, with particular focus on farmer-herder dis…

For Nigerian open-field farmers, the arrival of the rainy season is a double-edged sword. While it provides much-needed water, the accompanying high humidity and prolonged moisture create a playground for fungal and bacterial diseases. The post Greenhouse tomato farming: How to protect investments from rainy season bli…

…Government has warned against the diversion, hoarding or resale of fertiliser meant for farmers as the distribution of free agricultural inputs under Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration continues across the state. The warning was issued during the distribution of fertiliser allocated to Kebbe Local Government Area, w…

…the community. The residents lamented that the persistent insecurity had prevented many farmers from accessing their farmlands, posing a serious threat to livelihoods and food security. The letter read in part, “The latest killing by suspected Fulani herders is difficult for us to take. We call on the governor and the…

…starter packs and grants, this administration is building a new generation of modern farmers, processors, and agripreneurs who will drive value addition, market linkages, and innovation in our agricultural value chains,” Gital added. The commissioner said the committee would ensure transparency and accountability throu…

…Command said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday when a boat conveying 40 farmers and labourers capsized while crossing a river. Confirming the latest development to PUNCH on Monday afternoon, the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said rescue teams had intensified se…

…said the accident occurred on Sunday, July 19, 2026 while the passengers, mostly female farmers and labourers, were travelling by boat. The official said the cause of the accident had yet to be established, adding that emergency responders and local residents were combing the area in search of survivors. "Hands are on…

…the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, the beneficiaries include farmers’ associations, artisans, women and youth groups, support groups, religious leaders, traditional institutions, community leaders, professional associations, and many others. Speaking to thousands of beneficiaries at the Mallawa…

…livelihoods.Children in some of these rural communities now go to school in fear. Farmers who once depended on fertile lands for survival have abandoned their farms for fear of being ambushed. Entire communities have become ghost settlements, while widows, orphans and the elderly struggle to rebuild lives repeatedly di…

…killings came amid renewed bandit activity in the area, including the abduction of three farmers days earlierFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Sokoto State - At least 13 peopl…

…Agricultural Development, has distributed improved farm inputs and 22 tricycles to 1,918 farmers in Nasarawa State to boost rice and cassava production during the 2026 wet farming season. The intervention, implemented under the Value Chain Development Programme with additional financing, targets farmers in Lafia, Doma,…

…a bridge between government and citizens by conveying genuine feedback from businesses, farmers and communities on the impact of economic policies. “We will try to listen and hear what people are really saying, where Nigerians are really feeling the pain, which of the policies is really working, and then we’ll bring th…

…to Governor Dapo Abiodun, gave the warning after the evacuation of waste deposits at the Farmers Markets, Solu Road in Ifo and Mamu Market in Ifo and Ijebu North local government aeas of the state. “A situation where market leaders dump waste inside their markets instead of depositing them at designated points for prop…

…fight crime in communities. “We are fully committed to using all legal ways to make sure farmers and people living in rural areas of the South West have a safe and good environment.” Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu spared no effort in students, teachers release – Sunday Igboho

…value chains, reduce poverty, provide opportunities for women, young people, artisans, farmers, and emerging entrepreneurs. He said Katsina had already earned national recognition after being named the Best Sub-National SME Development Agency in Nigeria, while one indigenous enterprise won the Most Outstanding SME at t…

…of 6,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser, equivalent to 120,000 bags, to support smallholder farmers in the state as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and food security. The approval was granted at the council meeting, chaired by Governor Uba Sani, on Tuesday. The meeting was […] The post Kaduna approves 6…

…operatives responded to a distress call reporting the abduction of several motorists and farmers at Kwanar Ganuwa in Gusau Local Government Area. Personnel of the VCRU, supported by the Police Mobile Force (PMF), engaged the bandits in a gun battle, compelling them to abandon their captives and flee into the surroundin…

…security operations. The forum urged governments and security agencies to protect farmers during the rainy season against insecurity and communal conflicts. It also pledged closer collaboration with traditional institutions, local governments and community leaders to promote peaceful coexistence and modernise agricultu…

…casualties. In a related operation around Dogon Kade, troops responding to an attack on farmers neutralised Alhaji Tukur, identified as a notorious terrorist commander and younger brother of wanted terrorist kingpin Alhaji Shehu Bagiwaye. "Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) h…

…and pensions, almost N2bn for cooperative financing, new tractors and farm inputs for farmers, ongoing five star stadium, and so many other deliveries of good governance. Our administration has done well; we deserve to be re-elected," the governor said. Earlier, the Executive Secretary, Osun Health Insurance Agency, Dr…

…told the visitors that his administration has turned the longstanding conflict between farmers and herders into an economic opportunity for citizens through the introduction of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. " I created the Livestock Ministry to create economic opportunities for Africans. The cotton, gi…

…about agriculture, noting that a single failed rainy season can send shockwaves through farmers, processors, distributors, and lenders. Payment companies expanding across Africa quickly discover that moving money across borders is often easier than navigating the regulations around it. Freddie Omany, managing director…

…cassava farming in Nigeria by making it more scalable, standardised and profitable for farmers,"the statement said. The embassy explained that the equipment delivery is part of a wider collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) and the National Root Crops Research Institute, sup…

…Government College, Ido-Ani, the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Imeri, as well as farmers, traders, artisans, transport operators, cooperative societies, public servants and other business owners across the area. According to him, the closure has forced residents and business owners to travel long distances to carry o…

…donation platform, to test blockchain‑powered parametric drought insurance for farmers in Laikipia, Kenya. The partners used satellite data to track vegetation and rainfall and set predefined thresholds that would automatically trigger payouts, so farmers could receive compensation in RLUSD, Ripple's dollar‑backed stab…