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NEMA Calls For Effective Use Of Water From Dams To Boost Food Production

Aisha Cole Sep 10, 2020 0

The Management of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has called for effective use of water from various dams in the country to reduce constant flooding and boost food production. SEE ALSO: Tinubu leading light in…

Agriculture

Food Security: NGO Distributes Farm Implements In Nasarawa

Awayi Kuje Jun 6, 2020 0

Stephen Abraham Narai Agricultural Support Scheme, an NGO, has distributed agricultural implements to 200 farmers in Nasarawa State to boost food production. SEE ALSO: Dead body of ex-Edo Commissioner recovered 14 days after abduction…

Agriculture

COVID-19: AFEX Wants Input Loans for Farmers to Boost Food Production

Ginika Okoye Apr 24, 2020 0

AFEX Commodities Exchange Ltd, has appealed to government and development organisations to support farmers with input loans to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on food production. SEE ALSO: Valentine: NGO Distributes School Kits to 100…

Agriculture

China seeks partnership with Nigeria to boost food production

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 8, 2016

The Peoples Republic of China has expressed its readiness to partnership with Nigeria to boost food production in the country. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Zhou Pingjian, who made the promise said the support would come through…

Agriculture

Nigeria to be self sufficient in food production soon, says Emefiele

Owolabi Oluwasegun Nov 19, 2016

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele, says Nigeria is on the verge of being self sufficient in food production. The News Agency of Nigeria( NAN)reports that Emefiele spoke in Isa town, Sokoto State, on…

Jobs

Over 100,000 Graduates Set To Be Employed By Federal Government

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 9, 2016 0

The Federal Government is set to employ over 100,000 graduates as extension workers to help government actualise its food production drive. Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, made this known shortly after he inspected various Value Chain…

Government

FG Will Use Relevant Policies To Encourage Self-Sufficiency In Food Production – Buhari

John Ogunsemore Mar 18, 2016 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will implement policies that will revive Nigeria's agricultural sector and reposition it as the mainstay of the national economy. A statement by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media…