Expect to receive COVID-19 vaccine by end of January 2021 – FG
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said that Nigerians should expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of January 2021. He stated this on Wednesday during the…
We’re encouraging farmers to make maize available for export – Minister
Mr. Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, says the ministry was making efforts to see that farmers were encouraged and that maize would become self sustaining and…
Nigeria to join 20 other countries in FAO’s new agriculture transformation initiative
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday says Nigeria has expressed its interest to join the Hand- in-Hand initiative to accelerate agricultural transformation and sustainable…
Nobody importing food, fertiliser should be given money – Buhari tells CBN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria “not to issue a kobo” of the country’s reserves for the importation of food items and fertilizer. Malam Garba…
FG, corporate organisations resolute on building capacity for local production of vaccines – Prof. Akpa
Prof Alex Akpa, Director-General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), says there is renewed commitment by the present administration and corporate organisations on building capacity for local production of vaccines, biopharmaceuticals…
In the next two years we may export rice to other countries – Nanono
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, says Nigerian rice can compete favourably in the global market. This…
FG engages 140 trainees to begins implementation of N46.83bn agric scheme in N/Delta, – Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono The Federal Government says it has engaged 140 trainees to support the take-off of 129.17 million U.S. dollars (N46.83 billion) agricultural…
Unaudited accounts: NIMASA summoned to appear before Reps committee Feb. 25
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to appear before it on Feb. 25, to give…
FG inaugurates committee to oversee $90m LIFE-ND project in 9 States
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has inaugurated a 13-man Steering Committee for the implementation of Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises (LIFE-ND) project, valued at over 90 million dollars in…
CRASoN set to host 2nd National Cooperative Awards, calls for adequate recognition by the gov’t to boost Cooperative activities in Nigeria
CRASoN Executives at the Press briefing: R-L: Akande Olayinka, Director of Finance; Muhammed Bello, Chairman, College of Juror; Victor Oyegoke, CEO/President; Victoria Akpan, Director of Administration/Secretary and Idowu Oluremi,…