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FAO, WFP establish joint support to boost food production in northeast

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday, July 12, 2018 established joint support to augment food...

Switzerland commits to support sustainable organic sector development in Africa

The Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos says the Consulate will continue to strongly support sustainable organic sector development in Africa. Yves Nicolet, Consul General,...

CASP, ICARDA sign MoU on sustainable land management in seven states

The Climate Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme (CASP) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas...

Exposure to farm-use pesticides, chemicals detrimental to human health

The Director of Technical Services Network at the National Environment Agency has disclosed that exposure to pesticides and chemicals in farmlands, rice-fields and gardens...

Leading African biodiversity advocate denied Canadian visa days before UN forum

United Nations biodiversity negotiations are underway in Montreal, but a key African expert is missing from the fray. Ali Tapsoba, President of the organisation...

Cote d’Ivoire to invest $1.1b to replenish forest cover

The world's top cocoa producer, Cote d’Ivoire, said on Monday, July 2, 2018 that it would invest nearly $1.1 billion over 10 years to...

Benue farmers warned against diversion of farm inputs

The State Programme Coordinator (SPC), International Food for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Benue State, Mr Emmanuel Igbaukum, has warned farmers against diversion of farm...

AfDB, NIRSAL, IITA begin scheme to increase food production

The African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Thursday, June 28, 2018...

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Senate seeks special funding for Environment Ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

The Senate has called for provision of special funding for Federal Ministry of Environment to tackle erosion, flooding and...
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Ministerial Meeting underscores IEA’s central role in tackling global energy challenges

Ministers deliver expanded mandate on critical minerals and build institutional ties with key countries around the world including Brazil,...

UN Climate Change launches Capacity-Building for Negotiators initiative

UN Climate Change has launched a new Capacity-Building for Negotiators (CB4N) initiative to ensure all Party delegates, particularly those from developing...

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Senate seeks special funding for Environment Ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

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