Slow Release Of Funds Hindering Meaningful Development In Agric Sector – Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has lamented that the untimely and slow release of the 2016  budgetary allocation to the agriculture sector has caused a severe setback to government’s plan to diversify the economy  through the sector.

FG Mulls Investment In Sugar Sector – Bissala

Sugar

The permanent secretary , Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Aminu Aliyu Bissala says the present administration is keen on harnessing the enormous potential in the nation’s sugar industry for the overall benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians.

Okorocha Blames Recession On Neglect Of Agric Sector

Okorocha Blames Recession On Neglect Of Agric Sector

The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has said that the current economic challenges facing the nation came as a result of total neglect of the Agricultural sector by the country’s past leaders, stressing that before the advent of oil, agriculture provided over 70 per cent  of the employment and resources of the country and 75 percent  of the country’s foreign reserve.

‘Recession: Nigerian Youths Must Participate In Agriculture’

youth farmers

The executive director of 151, and organizer of the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit for Agricultural Advancement (YESAAR) and Agriculture Expo, Mr Henry Anario, has said that with the dwindling crude oil income Nigeria is experiencing, it has become necessary for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to be involved in agriculture.

AM markets: has the rally in corn futures got legs?

corn

Has the rally in corn futures got legs?

futures for December have bounced more than 5% since official data on Friday showed US inventories of the grain, as of the start of last month, smaller than investors had expected.

Consumption of crops grown close to highways shortens life span – expert

farm

A Professor of analytical chemistry with the Ajayi Crowther University, George Olufemi Adediran, has cautioned those who form the habits of farming very close to highways to desist, as such farm products, if consumed is injurious to health and may shorten human life span.

Nigeria: Obasanjo, Ogbeh, Dangote, IITA Move to End Hunger in Nigeria

 End Hunger

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Vice President Dangote Group, Alhaji Sani Dangote and International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, IITA, has assiduously started working to end hunger in Nigeria by 2030.

Organic Foods: Why You Shouldn’t Let the Cost Turn You Away

Organic Foods

Are you interested in improving your health? If you are, there are a number of steps that you can take. With that said, a great way to get started is by eating organic foods. There are a number of benefits to eating organic foods.

99% of smuggled rice in Nigeria not fit for consumption - Customs

99% of smuggled rice in Nigeria not fit for consumption - Customs

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, says 99 per cent of rice smuggled through the land borders is not fit for human consumption.

Senate Probes Presidential Committee, Agric Ministry over Diversion of N5bn IDP Funds

Borno gov’s wife

• Upkeep of 1.6m IDPs beyond us, says Borno gov’s wife 

•Senate resolves to donate N21.8 m to IDPs

Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja and Michael Olugbode in Borno.