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Tinubu Government Appoints Provosts For Three Federal Colleges Of Agriculture 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- August 1, 2026
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of new provosts for three federal agricultural colleges as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen agricultural education, research and innovation in support of Nigeria’s food security agenda. The appointments were approved by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abba Kyari, following a selection process conducted
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FG Denies Plan To Ban Raw Cocoa Exports, Prioritises Local Processing 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- July 24, 2026
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to ban the export of raw cocoa beans, clarifying that its policy is aimed at promoting value addition rather than restricting exports. In a statement issued on Friday, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the government’s objective is to encourage increased
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FG Distributes Free Fertilisers To 20,160 South-West Farmers 1
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- June 13, 2026
Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen food security and drive long-term economic growth received a significant boost as the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) commenced the distribution of free fertiliser to thousands of farmers across the South-West region, while the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) reaffirmed its commitment to economic reforms aimed at unlocking national value. The
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ISDB To Fund $163m Solar Electrification Project In Niger State 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- January 29, 2026
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to fund a $163 million solar electrification project in Niger State, a major renewable energy initiative aimed at providing an alternative and reliable source of electricity for communities across the state. The project is expected to significantly boost industrial activity, strengthen agricultural productivity and support long-term economic
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Controversy Erupts Over Planned Oil Exploration In Ogun State 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- January 27, 2026
A wave of controversy has trailed the disclosure that President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling operations in Ogun State, following conflicting statements by the state government on the exact location of the proposed exploration. The development has sparked concern among host communities, particularly in Ipokia Local Government Area, where
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No Ban On Open Grazing, FG Clarifies — Livestock Minister Sets Record Straight On National Livestock Policy 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- November 25, 2025
No Ban on Open Grazing, FG Clarifies — Livestock Minister Sets Record Straight on National Livestock Policy The Federal Government has dismissed widespread reports suggesting that open grazing has been banned nationwide, describing such claims as incorrect and misleading. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, issued the clarification on Tuesday, 25th November 2025,
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