65% of livestock consumption in Nigeria imported – Minister
…As lawmakers frown at “lip service” to development of livestock industry Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhta Maiha, has said that 65 per cent of the livestock consumed in Nigeria…
Bandits kill at least 50, abduct women and children in Zamfara state
At least 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, a state lawmaker told Reuters on Friday….
Africa for Africa: Zinox, TD Africa announce strategic partnership to expand tech access across continent
In a landmark collaboration, Zinox and TD Africa unveiled a strong strategic alliance aimed at widening access to technology and boosting distribution across Africa. The partnership pools Zinox’s indigenous manufacturing…
Troops arrest Boko Haram collaborators, drone supplier, neutralise insurgents in North East
Troops of the Joint TaskForce (NorthEast) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) , in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters, have continued to disrupt Boko Haram operations across Adamawa and Borno States….
AfDB approves $200m loan to boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group have approved a 200 million dollars loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in Nigeria. In a statement, the AfDB…
NAFDAC seals 18 warehouses over expired food products in Niger
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, following the discovery of large quantities of expired food and beverage products….
Digital safety: FCT NUJ, NDPC sign pact to combat cyber threats
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as part of strategic move to shield journalists against…
FG to review Shea Butter ban
The Federal Government has assured Shea nut stakeholders that it would review the export ban, citing concerns over its impact on local producers, exporters and foreign exchange earnings. Dr Jumoke…
Alleged fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of N70m Abuja property to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja has made an order for final forfeiture of an Abuja property worth N70 million to the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho gave the order…
Nigeria produces 67% of global yam production – FG
The Federal Government says Nigeria accounts for 67 per cent of global yam production, producing 67.2 million metric tonnes annually. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food…