The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a non-governmental organisation, has called on social media influencers in Benue and Nasarawa States to create more awareness on the availability of improved disease-free cassava seeds. SAA made the call in Makurdi at the Building…
NSIPA To Launch GEEP, N-POWER, GVG, NHGSFP Following Payment To Over 1.8 Million Beneficiaries By NASSCO and NCTO – Badamasi
The National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal, PhD, has announced that the Agency is set to kick-start several key social investment Programmes, including the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP),…
Forest Stewardship Council, Congo Basin celebrates EGG Forest Management Certification
This certification underscores EGG’s strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that…
Ginger Farmers Decry Lack of Seedlings, Insecurity, Seek Urgent Intervention
Some ginger farmers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed uncertainty in the 2025 ginger planting season, due to lack of seedlings and other determining factors. The farmers pleaded for urgent intervention by government and…
Rivers State Government To Revive Songhai Farms
The Rivers Government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, stated this during an inspection visit to the farm…
SWOFON, BCG Lament Non-release of Funds to Smallholder Women Farmers in Kogi
The Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG), Kogi State chapter, have decried the persistent failure of the Kogi State Government to release allocated funds for the agricultural sector—particularly those meant to support smallholder…
IWD 2025: HEDA Reaffirms Commitment to Smallholder Women Farmers
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has commended women farmers for their tireless efforts in ensuring food security. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Sulaimon Arigbabu,…
Africa: Afreximbank to Set up $1 Billion Oil Service Financing Facility in Guyana
Afreximbank Advocates for Increased Local Participation in Guyana’s Oil Value Chain In a significant announcement at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo being held from, February 18 – 21, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board…
200 Anambra Farmers Benefit From RHI Agricultural Support Programme
The Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has commenced the training and empowerment of 200 farmers under the Renewed Hope Initiative(RHI), Agriculture Support Programme, enhancing food production and security. The 200 farmers selected from the 21 Local Government…
HEDA Report: Bayelsa Faces Severe Environmental and Health Challenges from Oil Activities
A report by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has highlighted the extensive environmental and health consequences of oil and gas activities in Bayelsa State, Niger Delta. Titled “Report of On-the-Spot Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploration…
