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The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS)

Monday 25 March 2024

Cassava president speaks on community cooperatives to rebrand

 The new president, National Cassava Growers Association ( NCGA), Alhaji Mustapha Othman Bakano has said that his leadership will adopt local community cooperatives strategy to  drive the marketing of the produce without much reliance on government funding.

Food security: Women ask Government for farmers' safety

* stop funding irrelevant projects 


In response to the unstoppable soaring food prices in the country, the Small Scale Women Farmers Association of Nigeria ( SWOFON) has urged the Government to stop funding irrelevant agricultural projects, but advised on total ensuring peaceful communities that can protect farmers into more farmings.

NAQS former DG already resumes duty

 


On the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ( BAT) the former Comptroller General ( CG) of National Agricultural Quarantine Services ( NAQS) Dr. Vincent Isegbe has resumed as the new overall boss of the organization.

Thursday 21 March 2024

GM potato release depends on Biosafety, Varietal Committee approvals

Effort to get Genetically Modified ( GM) potato for commercial release and registration in Nigeria against 2025 is on top gear with positive approval from biosafety agency for its environmental safety, a vital condition needed by the National Variety Release Committee for any transgenic variety's registration and commercialization.

NABG announces Architect Kabir Ibrahim as new president

*Press release

The Nigeria Agricbusiness Group ( NABG) has appointed Architect Kabir Ibrahim as the new president of the organization.

Wednesday 20 March 2024

Officials raise apprehension over potency of CBN fertilizers

 


The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) 2.5million bags of fertilizers being donated to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) very recently may have been facing time expiration integrity with fund excavation logistics challenges. Foodfarmnews news gathered.

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Editorial- Food Security without Agric Mechanization Centre

 


The recently signed Oronsanye rationalization and merger report by President Tinubu for implementation has no doubt been very timely in view of wastages and duplications of functions with many agencies performing just one function.

Friday 15 March 2024

NAGS- AP: Oyo AFAN chairman calls for unity

 *Agric palliative intact 


The nominated Oyo All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN) chairman Engr. Olumide Ayinla into Federal Government ( FG) inputs monitoring program has said he will use the nomination to mobilize for unity among farmers towards commercial food availability to stem down prices as only genuine farmers will be given the inputs.

Tomato Conference Set to Transform Nigerian Tomato Sector, Asserts TOPAN President Oyeleke Bola


In a groundbreaking statement, Oyeleke Bola, President of the Tomatoes and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), has emphasized the transformative potential of the upcoming Tomato Conference for Nigeria's tomato industry.

CBN delivers over N100B fertilizer for nation wide distribution


*Stakeholders query....

The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) has said it will deliver 2.15 million bags of fertilizer valued at over one Hundred Billions Naira for onward distribution to farmers through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS). Although some stakeholders in the sector have queried why should the Apex bank embark on such outrageous procurement.