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Agriculture
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Governor Zulum initiates 50 percent fertiliser subsidy and grants free tools to 120,000 Borno farmers
Governor Zulum has launched a major agricultural support initiative in Borno State, providing 50 percent subsidised fertiliser and free farming tools to 120,000 farmers, alongside a ₦500 million cash aid program for vulnerable residents.
Peter Obi Advocates for Pro-Citizen Leadership to Resolve Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis
Peter Obi claims that Nigeria's severe food crisis is a result of incompetent leadership and urges the government to secure agricultural zones and shift focus toward food production.
Peter Obi Urges Government Action Following UN Hunger Alert in Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent action following a UN report revealing that millions of people in Northern Nigeria are facing critical levels of hunger.
Peter Obi Urges Immediate State Action on Northern Nigeria Food Insecurity
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi is urging the government to adopt proactive measures to combat a deepening food crisis affecting millions in Northern Nigeria.
Kidnappings reported as gunmen target farmers in Kebbi State
Gunmen have abducted multiple farmers in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State, sparking fresh concerns over rural safety and agricultural security.
Peter Obi decries severe food insecurity across Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi has criticized the government's handling of the food crisis in Northern Nigeria, citing a UN report that highlights record-level hunger affecting millions of citizens.
Escalating Herdsmen Violence in Delta State Sparks Urgent Demands for Official Intervention
Ughelli North residents in Delta State are intensifying their calls for government intervention as violent attacks by armed herdsmen continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and regional stability.
Experts advocate for localized mediation as agricultural season heightens farmer-herder tension
Stakeholders are calling for localized conflict resolution strategies in Niger State to address rising tensions between farmers and herders as the new agricultural season begins.
Kano Consumer Protection Agency Vows Legal Action Against Counterfeit Agrochemical Sellers
The Kano State Consumer Protection Agency is preparing to prosecute vendors of fake agrochemicals following reports of crop damage across the state.
Governor Yusuf tasks anti-corruption bodies with monitoring Kano fertiliser distribution
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has engaged the EFCC and ICPC to ensure transparency in the distribution of 150 truckloads of subsidised fertiliser to Kano farmers.