The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Thursday commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers in Abia State. The items, which include power tillers, herbicides, liquid fertilisers, knapsack sprayers and water pumps, among others were distributed during a rollout exercise held at the National Soil Laboratory, Umudike.The inputs were distributed through…
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to invest ₦200 million in the procurement and distribution of several endangered Igbo traditional fruit tree seedlings in 2026. The seedlings slated for procurement include Ukwa fruit tree seedlings, Udala seedlings, bitter kola seedlings, raffia seedlings, and ogbono seedlings. This disclosure was made by the Commissioner for…
Anambra-born international security expert, Amb. Dr. John Metchie, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for equipping forest security guards with sophisticated firearms and technologically advanced gadgets to combat kidnappers, bandits, and other terrorist groups operating in forested regions of the state. Metchie also praised Governor Mbah for launching high-capacity security…
NIHTE Laments Lack of Engineering Innovations Needed to Boost Food Production The Nigerian Institute of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) has expressed concern over the persistent absence of innovative engineering solutions, describing it as a major obstacle to improved food production in the country. Speaking during the 4th inauguration of its new Chairman and executive members at…
Group, Alpha Palm City Synergize to Return Anambra to Top Global Oil Palm Producer By Chuks Collins, Awka The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has this weekend launched a renewed drive to restore Anambra State and the entire South East to the top tier of the global palm produce value chain. The vision…
