The Minister of State for Agriculture, Heineken Lokpobri, has said that there was no law banning importation of maize into the country. He made this known when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development in Abuja. While responding to questions on why maize importation was being allowed into the country, Mr. […]
As part of efforts in diversifying the Nigerian economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) has granted 1,059,847 individual, informal group, co-operatives and company farmers N104billion loans since its inception in 1978, information available to The Daily Times has revealed In our fact findings, it was revealed […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has joined hands with two not for profit organisations to promote increased women participation in agribusiness and drive wealth creation in Nigeria. The ministry organised a two-day dialogue session entitled: ‘Nigerian Women in Agribusiness Stakeholders’ Dialogue’ on Friday with the two groups, Technoserve and Synergos Nigeria. Technoserve […]
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col Hameed Ali(retd), had lauded the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh for organising agricultural training for officer and men of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Describing agricultural sector as having a pre-eminent role in boosting Nigeria’s economy, Ali noted this when he led a […]
Just as the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, MOUAU, Umudike, Abia State is set to convocate 4, 958 graduands, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Francis Otunta, on Thursday, recounted the progresses the university has made under him as the head of the institution. Addressing newsmen as part of the university’s 8th convocation activities, […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has commended Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed A. Abubakar for giving agriculture, especially rice production a massive boost in the state. In a letter of appreciation and commendation signed by the Minister and made available to journalists on Wednesday at the Headquarters’ of the Ministry in […]
The Director-General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babajide Irukera, has charged stakeholders in the leasing industry to intensify awareness campaigns about leasing, adding that it holds the key to unlocking the embedded potential of Nigeria’s informal sector, while boosting Africa’s largest economy. Speaking at the 15th annual national lease conference, organized by the Equipment […]
Last Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari presented to the joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, N8.612 trillion 2018 Appropriation Bill. In this interview with GANIYU OBAARO, a financial expert, Mr. Azeez A. Adeleke, FCIB, examines some key issues in the budget, including sectoral allocation, foreign exchange, diversification, taxation and job creation. Excerpts How would […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured the people of Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state that the College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi and Edo State Polytechnic Usen, will be revamped to enable it produce employable graduates. Obaseki gave the assurance at Ovia South West Local Government Council during the […]
Gender Officer at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Office in Jigawa, Hajiya Aina’u Ibrahim, has called for the introduction of more gender policies to boost the productivity of women in agriculture. Ibrahim made the call while speaking with journalists in Dutse on Wednesday. She noted that women constituted 70 per cent of the […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched the Nigeria Agribusiness Resource Center for Agricultural Investment in Nigeria. Performing the launch in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Bukar Hassan, said: “In line with the economic recovery […]
To enable a large utilization of scarce natural, physical and financial resources, the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has unveiled a Comprehensive Local Agriculture Plan (C-LAP) in the agricultural sector. C-LAP, an integrated and participatory action plan for the development of local government areas in agriculture and allied sector is aimed to assess […]
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has empowered Aguata farmers with five bundles of improved yellow cassava stems each in fulfilment of his promise to boost agriculture. The governor had promised improved yellow cassava stems in the 21 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. Speaking at the Aguata Local Government Secretariat, the Commissioner for […]
Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Nigerians to participate in the development of the agricultural sector so as to diversify and improve the nation’s economy. Speaking during the valedictory Thanksgiving Service of the Outgoing Local Government Council Chairmen in the state at the weekend in Asaba, Senator Okowa said that […]
The Chairman Board of Directors, First Bank Plc, Mrs Ibunkun Awosika, has urged the Federal Government to diversify its economic resource into agriculture. Awosika, who was the Guest Lecturer at the Agricultural and Rural Management Institute (ARMTI), made the call on Saturday in Ilorin at the 20th Annual lecture of the Institute. Her paper presentation […]
Prof. Ayodele Odofin of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, has called for more attention on agriculture to increase profits, food security, preserve, and enhance the resource base of the nation and its environment. The don made the call when he delivered the 56th Inaugural Lecture of the University titled: “Nigerian Soil Resources: The Neglected […]
“I am proud as the Governor of Iowa State to proclaim Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.” With these words, the Governor of the State of Iowa, Kim Reynolds, officially named President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, on behalf of the […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has charged farmers and agro-processors dealers to mainstream food safety in its agricultural production, as Nigerians deserve good, safe and quality agro outputs for consumption and to meet world standards and international best practices. He gave the charge in his key note address at the […]
Agriculture and Rural Development minister, Audu Ogbeh, has advised policymakers to be mindful of importing international policies and ideas in the country. Ogbeh gave the advice while speaking on the 57th Independence Anniversary of the country in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The minister said the country’s […]
“Lagos the smallest, the richest, the oldest, untouched or divided since creation, most populous, most cosmopolitan; a state with vibrant energy; and its unique soul, highly receptive to both hard-working. Land of opportunities, in Lagos, fortune favours the brave. There are many cities across the World with Lagos as their names; but our own Lagos […]