ShareBy Mohammed Baba Busu In an effort to ensure food security and sufficiency, a delegation from Niger, led by the Special Adviser on Social Investment Programme, Hauwa Bako, has visited Soilless Farm Labs in Ogun. The visit was to ensure the successful implementation of its agricultural policies in the state.Continue Reading
ShareMay 30, 2024 The Tomatoes Growers Association of Nigeria has blamed the current hike in prices of the produce on ‘Tuta Absoluta,’ Sharon insects, infestation on local farms across the country. The Kaduna State chairman of the association, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
ShareMay 22, 2024 Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa says this year’s dry season rice production has hit 800,000 tonnes. Namadi made this known shortly after inspection of rice forms in Auyo, Hadejia Miga and Ringim Local Government Areas of the state. The governor, therefore, expressed happiness that the 200,000 hectaresContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News March 17, 2024 Some agriculture experts have lauded the partnership between Lagos State and Niger governments to address food security. They experts, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, said the initiative would open more partnerships among states with comparativeContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Feb. 19, 2024 Gov. Umar Bago of Niger has taken delivery of 300 tractors from a firm, John Deere Ltd., to boost food production in the state. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Bologi Ibrahim, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in AbujaContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Feb. 18, 2024 Dr Alheri Ibrahim-Sanchi, the Director, Veterinary Services, Kebbi Ministry of Animal Husbandry, says the state government has stepped-up efforts to mitigate the spread of avian influenza that reared its ugly head in the state. He made the disclosure while addressing journalists shortly after fumigatingContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Feb. 18, 2024 Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has urged critical organisations and individuals to support the state’s agricultural revolution programmes to ensure food sufficiency and security. Bago made the call when he inaugurated the new executive council members of Community Association For Grassroots Transformation, in MinnaContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 28, 2024 The Niger State Governor, Mr Umar Bago, has advocated a return to Agriculture to address insecurity and ensure sustainable development in northern Nigeria. Bago said this in a statement via Mr Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Sunday which wasContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 27, 2024 The Federal Government and Niger Government have reiterated commitment to ensuring food security and driving down food inflation. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari and Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger stated this when Bago visited Kyari on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Dec 8, 2023 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the World Bank said they will provide grants to 12,283 farmers, under the FCT Fadama Covid -19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (FCT CARES) Programme. The Minister of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud said this onContinue Reading
