Kano rice trader expresses boom as farmers set for dry season planting

A veteran seller at the popular Kano rice market, Hajia Daidu Dija has applauded the unprecedented patronage of the produce by over 1, 000 buyers on a daily basis with livelihood improvements.

Food Security: ActionAids, others raise concern over harmful pesticides, say 50% are banned elsewhere

 

A Non Governmental Organization ( NGO) called ActionAid, Nigeria and prominent stakeholders in the management of pesticides and food security have raised concerns over 65% harmful pesticides in Nigeria with about 50% of them banned in other  countries.