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Federal Government Opens NAQS Recruitment, Applications Close August 10

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has commenced recruitment into the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate and Assistant cadres. The recruitment exercise opened on July 28, 2026, and will close on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted applicants are expected to participate in computer-based tests and interviews scheduled for […]

Davidorlah Urges Greater Investment in Africa’s Agricultural Value Chains

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An agribusiness firm, Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, has called for increased investment in Africa’s agricultural value chains, saying strategic financing and infrastructure development are essential to driving economic growth and strengthening food security across the continent. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Segun Alabi, made the call while speaking at the Africa […]

Federal Government of Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Misuse of Veterinary Medicines

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the widespread misuse and circulation of substandard veterinary medicines in Nigeria, warning that the trend poses serious risks to livestock production and public health. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, raised the alarm during a stakeholders’ engagement held on Friday in Abuja. Maiha stressed that the sustainability of […]

Okpebholo’s Agricultural Revolution Yields Results as Edo Records Massive Maize Harvest

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s Agricultural Revolution Policy is beginning to deliver visible results, particularly in maize production, following a successful harvest at the state-owned Udomi Farm Settlement in Esan Central Local Government Area. Speaking to journalists on the outcome of Phase One of the state’s “Back to Farm Initiative,” the Commissioner for Agriculture […]

FG Distributes 95 Farm Equipment to Boost Food Production, Support Farmers in Nasarawa

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

In a major step toward reducing poverty and transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government has distributed 95 pieces of farm equipment to smallholder farmers, agro-processors and marketers in Nasarawa State. The intervention was carried out through the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Beneficiaries of […]

Remodelling Edo For Greatness: SHINE Agenda To The Rescue

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

“Every grain harvested here tells a story of hard work, vision, and the new direction we are giving to Edo’s economy”, These were the words of Governor Monday Okpebholo speaking in his hometown Udomi after harvesting grain from the State Owned Udomi Farm settlement in Edo Central local government area. The administration of Senator Monday […]

How Gov. Okpebholo Is Setting Edo on the Path of Responsible Agribusiness Growth

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Barely two months into his administration in December 2024, Governor Monday Okpebholo took a bold and strategic step to reposition Edo State’s agricultural sector by signing an Executive Order establishing the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investments (FRILIA). The framework underscores the administration’s resolve to align agricultural expansion with internationally accepted best practices, […]

Edo State partners with German embassy to boost agribusiness

June 30, 2025July 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Government has partnered with the German Embassy to strengthen the agricultural sector in the state. Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Security to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Golden Ugbodu, who stated this, said the areas of cooperation included the use of industrial machines for large-scale farming and processing, attraction of investors to take advantage […]