FG Acquires 10,000 Tractors To Promote Mechanised Agriculture   The Federal Government is to acquire about 10,000 tractors as part of its policy to promote mechanised agriculture in the country, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has announced. Ogbeh stated on Thursday that...

Heritage Bank Pledges To Finance Agricultural Growth   Heritage Bank Plc has said it is committed to leading the way in agricultural financing in the country. The Divisional Head, Corporate Communications, Heritage Bank, Mr. Fela Ibidapo, was quoted in a statement as saying that the bank would...

Emefiele Reiterates CBN’s Commitment To Development Of Agriculture   Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has said that the apex bank remains committed to development of agriculture and allied products in the country. Emefiele who said this at the inauguration of the Sunti...

Adesina Urges America to Support African Agriculture as a Business The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has made a strong case for increased American and global investments to help unlock Africa’s agriculture potential. "I do not seek aid for Africa. I...

By Salisu Nainna Dambatta I can recall that between January 1984 and August 1985, the War against Indiscipline (WAI) of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari integrated an aspect that encouraged youths who drifted to urban centres due to the ever elusive lures of cities...

The Yobe State government has approved a total of N1, 198, 975, 318.00 for the execution of various projects in agriculture, healthcare, and rural electrification. Information, Home Affairs and Culture Commissioner, Alhaji Mala Musti revealed this  after the meeting of the state executive council chaired...