From Our Correspondent Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three companies for the cultivation of sugarcane and process into sugar on a large scale. TheNewsZenith reports that the companies are Uttham Sucrotech International, Rite Foods Ltd, and Legacy Sugar Company Ltd, alongside the state-owned Niger Foods. Special […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has advocated the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials in food processing factories, as an eco-friendly option for a sustainable environment. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the 11th edition of the PROPAK West Africa 2024 Smart Packaging Conference, on Tuesday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that […]
By Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has flagged off the 2024 annual livestock vaccination campaign against contagious diseases, targeting three million ruminants. TheNewsZenith reports that the vaccination will cover Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in cattle, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goats and anthrax in livestock across the state. […]
From Our Correspondent Kwara State Government has advised its local government councils to put their newly acquired tractors at the disposal of farmers in their respective domains. TheNewsZenith reports that Abubakar Bata, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development announced this at the weekend, in Ilorin. Bata spoke while unveiling the tractors […]
By Our Correspondent An agriculture expert, Mr Ibrahim Olayeni, has advised Lagos residents to embrace urban farming and promote agricultural practices to enhance food production in the state. TheNewsenith reports that Olayeni made the call during a programme organised by the Lagos State Muslims Community, on Sunday. The theme of the programmed is “Mosque Documentation […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A faith-based organisation, The Muslim Congress (TMC), has called on the Federal Government to tackle pressing issues of food and security challenges before the country is plunged into avoidable violent crises. The TMC Committee on Social Mobility, the Economy & Politics gave this advice in “State of the Nation Address” on Saturday […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has handed over the new Soro International Cattle Market in Ganjuwa Local Government Area to the Bauchi State Government. TheNewsZenith reports that NEDC’s Executive Director of Operations, Abdulsalam Yahaya Ahmed, performed the official handover of the market. Ahmed remarked that the market was part of the […]
By Muhmmed Opeyemi The Lagos State Government recorded N918 million turnover within 40 market days of its premier food hub in the Mushin area. Ms Abisola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, announced the figures at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The ministry organised the briefing to enlighten residents on Gov. Babajide […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has allocated 500 hectares of land for cassava cultivation across the 11 local government areas of the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Yahaya unvailed the ambitious project during an expanded security council meeting, which he presided over in Gombe. He said the major agricultural project […]
From Our Correspondent Some foodstuff sellers at Ose Okwodu market in Onitsha North, Anambra State say they are not responsible for the regular hike in food prices. The traders said this during an interactive session with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The commission visited the markets, on Thursday, in Onitsha. TheNewsZenith reports […]