KWARA LAUNCHES STATE-WIDE ANIMAL DISEASE VACCINATION DRIVE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kwara State Government has launched a state-wide vaccination campaign against transboundary animal diseases to protect livestock, boost productivity, and support farmers’ livelihoods. Flagged off in Ilorin West LGA, the exercise
ARGUNGU FESTIVAL SIGNALS RETURN OF STABILITY — TINUBU PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR AGRIC, TOURISM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday said the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival reflects the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and
REPS TO PROBE ALLEGED NON-RELEASE OF N174.26BN AGRIC FUNDS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged non-release of N174.26 billion earmarked for agricultural intervention programmes, raising fresh concerns over food security in the country. Chairman
NIGERIA’S AGRIC MINISTER EMERGES IFAD COUNCIL CHAIR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has been appointed Chairman of the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Speaking at the IFAD
LUMUMBA CHALLENGES NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES TO DRIVE AFRICA’S RENAISSANCE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Renowned public speaker and mediator, Prof. PLO Lumumba, has called on Nigerian universities to lead Africa’s development by valuing scholars and funding higher education adequately. Speaking at the University of
FG UNVEILS LIVESTOCK REFORMS, TARGETS $74BN IN FIVE YEARS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has launched the National Council on Livestock Development to drive major reforms and expand the livestock sector from $32bn to $74bn within five years. Minister Idi
REPS MOVE TO ISSUE BENCH WARRANT ON BOA MD, ARCN DG By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has warned that it may issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the Managing Director of the Bank
REPS MOVE TO BOOST LIVESTOCK SECTOR, PROBE UNPAID BIRD-FLU FUNDS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has renewed efforts to resolve the long-standing issue of unpaid compensation for farmers affected by bird-flu outbreaks. Chairman of the House Committee on Livestock
FG NAMES EDO AS RED MEAT HUB FOR SOUTH-SOUTH By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has designated Edo State as the red meat hub for the South-South region under its plan to modernize Nigeria’s livestock industry. Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji
FG TARGETS $74 BILLION LIVESTOCK CONTRIBUTION TO $1 TRILLION ECONOMY BY 2035 By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has set an ambitious goal for the livestock sector to contribute $74 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2035, as part of its plan