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FCCPC warns Nigerians against fruits forcefully ripened with calcium carbide
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians over the consumption of fruits...
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Yabatech secures €117,000 EU grant to develop solar-powered aquaponics for food security
The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has secured a €117,000 (approximately N200 million) grant from the European Union to develop...
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Rising fertilizer costs threaten crop production and agro-chemicals in Bwari, FCT – Farmers warn
Some farmers in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have raised concerns over the rising costs of fertilizers and...
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Saudi government approves $100 million livestock offtake deal with Nigeria – Gov. Bago
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced a $100 million offtake agreement with the Saudi Export and Import...
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Jigawa state approves N7 billion for rice cultivation programme to support agro-input dealers
The Jigawa State Government has approved N7 billion for the payment of Agro-Inputs Dealers and Service Providers under the 2025...
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FG decries low agricultural export earnings, below $400 million despite major GDP contribution
The Federal Government has expressed concern over Nigeria’s low earnings from agricultural exports, noting that the sector contributes significantly to...
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FG to complete N80 billion Alau Dam upgrade by 2027, targets irrigation and power generation
The Federal Government has announced that the ongoing N80 billion upgrades of the Alau Dam in Borno State are scheduled...
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Nigeria loses $363 million annually over EU ban on beans exports – AAPN
The Alliance for Action Against Pesticides in Nigeria (AAPN) says Nigeria is losing about $363 million annually due to the...
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AfDB mobilizes $2.2billion with partners to expand agro-industrial zones in 24 Nigerian states
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and its partners have mobilized $2.2 billion (about N3.4 trillion) to implement the second phase...
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Ebonyi rice farmers warn of poor 2025 harvest, rising prices amid severe flooding
Rice farmers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, are raising concerns about a potential poor harvest this season due to persistent rainfall...
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