The International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) and Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) have called for increased investment in women farmers to boost food security. The Acting State Programme Coordinator, Ogun VCDP, Mrs Abiola Sobukola, made the call on Monday in Abeokuta at the joint observance of the International Year ofContinueContinue reading “IYWF: IFAD-VCDP, SAPZ urges more investment in women farmers”
Category Archives: Agriculture
Sen. Adeola distributes farm inputs, N100,000 each to 2,557 farmers in Ogun
No fewer than 2,557 farmers across Ogun State have benefited from an empowerment initiative launched by Sen. Solomon Adeola (Yayi) to tackle the challenges of low productivity and high costs of farming implements, with the aim of boosting food security. Adeola, who is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027ContinueContinue reading “Sen. Adeola distributes farm inputs, N100,000 each to 2,557 farmers in Ogun”
Ogun govt., partners NADF, distributes 8,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers
The Ogun State Government in collaboration with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has distributed 8,000 bags of fertiliser to smallholder farmers across the state to boost food production and strengthen food security. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Bolu Owotomo, disclosed this on Thursday at the flag off of fertiliser distribution toContinueContinue reading “Ogun govt., partners NADF, distributes 8,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers”
Don tasks FG on improved technology, innovation to tackle food shortages
A Professor of Animal Sciences, Babatunde Omojola, has urged the Federal Government to deploy improved technologies and innovation for solution to food shortages in the country. Omojola, Vice Chancellor, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) in Ekiti, gave the advice at an international conference in Olusegun Agagu University of Science andContinueContinue reading “Don tasks FG on improved technology, innovation to tackle food shortages”
Breaking: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others lead protest against INEC, declare “No ADC, No 2027 Election”
Prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal were on Wednesday seen holding the banner of the party while leading the ongoing “SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY” protest in Abuja. The protest is against INEC’s decision to delist the party’s leadership headed by David Mark,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others lead protest against INEC, declare “No ADC, No 2027 Election””
2027: You’ve failed Nigerians even before elections, ADC chieftain tells INEC chair
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Joemartins Uzodike, has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to resign, alleging that he has already failed Nigerians, even before the conduct of any election. Reacting to INEC’s withdrawal of recognition of the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of theContinueContinue reading “2027: You’ve failed Nigerians even before elections, ADC chieftain tells INEC chair”
Faduyile charges Christians on hope, the ultimate goal of Easter
An APC stalwart, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, has urged Christians to remain steadfast in hope, affirming that God’s divine plan for their lives can never fail. He gave this charge in a Easter statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Okitipupa Faduyile congratulated Christians on witnessing another Easter Sunday, describing itContinueContinue reading “Faduyile charges Christians on hope, the ultimate goal of Easter”
Let’s embrace love of Christ at Easter – Olabode charges Christians
As Christians across the globe celebrate the resurrection of Christ today, an Igbotako born business magnate and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Mr. Omoyele Olabode has congratulated Christian faithfuls, reiterating the need to embrace the love of Christ. Olabode in his Easter greetings to Nigerians saluted Christian faithfuls for the sacrifice of the 40ContinueContinue reading “Let’s embrace love of Christ at Easter – Olabode charges Christians”
Good Friday: Follow Christ’s footsteps, Faduyile charges Christians
Prof. Dayo Faduyile has stressed the need for every true Christian to follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ while he was on earth. In a statement personally signed by him, Faduyile said Good Friday goes beyond being a sacred day,it is the fulfilment of God’s plan of reconciliation with mankind through the death of JesusContinueContinue reading “Good Friday: Follow Christ’s footsteps, Faduyile charges Christians”
APC stronger, unbeatable says Olabode
By Steve Ovirih The All Progressives Congress (APC) has just held its National Convention under a harmonious atmosphere that revealed a firm sense of unity within the rank and file of the ruling party in Nigeria. In an exclusive chat with Mr. Omoyele Olabode, a stalwart of the party from Ondo South, he scored APCContinueContinue reading “APC stronger, unbeatable says Olabode”