Trade/Industry Ministry sets to approve over 70 memoranda for economy, says PS

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment ( FMITI), Dr. Evelyn Ngege has said the 14th National Council on Trade and Investment would be considering for approval over 70 memoranda towards a robust 2022/3  economic policy.

Trade Minister inaugurates committee against agro export rejection

The Minister, Federal  Ministry of Industry, Trade& Investment ( FMITI), Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, CON has yesterday constituted a committee chaired by the Director, National Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Dr. Ezra Yakusak along with other members including the National President, Sesame seed producers, processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun who confirmed the national assignment being given to the committee. 

IFDC Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Board of Directors and staff are pleased to announce the appointment of Henk van Duijn as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Van Duijn will assume his position and new responsibilities on January 1, 2023.

Editorial: Need for feedback on approved Agric Council resolutions

  

We must commend the effort of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for being able to host the 45^TH meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) in partnership with Plateau state government through its agriculture ministry.

FG vaccinates 30 cows against diseases in North Central

The Federal Government (FG) through its  ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched the vaccination of animals across the six geo- political zones of the federation starting with thirty (30)cows in Abuja, for North Central.

PRESS RELEASE: NAIC SYMPATHIZES WITH FLOOD VICTIMS

The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) sympathises with flood victims across the country.  

Minister, Action Aid, women leader speak to food challenges

 

In a bit to find solution to food insecurity in the country occasioned by flood and armed bandits attack on farmers with resultant hike in produce prices, the Minister of Agriculture, the representative of Action Aid and a leader of women farmers have all spoken on measures to be taken to rescue the nation from food scarcity as predicted by United Nation for Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

NISS Registrar emerges as International president of soil sciences

The Nigeria Registrar of Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) Prof. Victor Chude has emerged the new President of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) with its Headquarters at Vienna, Austria.

Osun buys no tractor in the last 12 years

Adegboyega Oyetola

Farmers in the state of Osun have accused the government of buying no single tractor for the mechanization development of agriculture in the last twelve years, saying this has perpetually left them with crude ways of practicing uncompetitive farming for food security.

2022 Agric show records low turn out, minister absent

The year 2022 opening ceremony of National Agricultural show held yesterday at Tundun Wada, Keffi, Nasarawa state recorded a very low turnout, just as Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar was conspicuously absent on  the occasion.