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FG promises to support Diaspora investors with credit facility

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

The Federal Government has assured the diaspora investors that it will support them with a credit facility to enable them to invest in different sectors of the economy, especially the agricultural sector of the economy. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe made the

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Food Preservation: Nigeria in serious trouble – Chief Ogbe

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2018 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has revealed that Nigeria is in serious trouble for the use of harmful chemicals by farmers and dealers in preserving agricultural produce. This is as a result of the recent discovery video clip of the deadly poisonous sniper chemical being used by a certain trader […]

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There was no substitution of APC candidates in Benue State – Group

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

A social political group under the aegis of United Ogbadibo Initiative has refuted claims making the rounds that the minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, substituted names of elected candidates at APC primaries in Ogbadibo State House of Assembly and other Federal and State Constituencies. Describing the reports as malicious, untrue and […]

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Flood: Nigeria may experience shortage of rice production in 2019 – Ogbeh

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, has stated thàt the country may experience shortage of rice production next year due to recent flood in some parts of the country if appropriate measure is not taken to replant after the incident. The Minister made this revealation in Abuja on Thursday at the commissioning […]

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FG calls for prioritization of quality seeds

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2018 0

…NASC Warns dealers against fake seeds, committed to global best practices The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, has encouraged farmers and investors intending to go into agribusiness to prioritize quality seeds and verify authenticity from Nigeria Agriculture Seeds Council (NASC) before planting adding that, “good result cannot be

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Rice Production: Minister commends Bauchi Gov.

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

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 […]