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HEDA enlightens 300 agriculture stakeholders on climate forecasts for smarter farming

In a bid to strengthen the capacity of agricultural stakeholders to adapt to climate variability and build resilience within food systems in Nigeria, the...

NGO unveils school-based club project to encourage sustainable farming practices

Undoubtedly, the Agroecology Club Project (ACP), launched by the EcoSteward and Humanitarian Foundation (EHF) in schools, will contribute to meeting the growing demand for...

BATN Foundation boosts rice farming in Ebonyi with continued support to smallholder farmers

In a significant stride toward transforming Nigeria’s rural agricultural landscape, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, inaugurated the...

BATN Foundation partners with Odu’a Investment’s SWAgCo to transform smallholder farming

In what looks like a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has entered into a strategic...

Charting Africa’s agricultural breakthrough: Some highlights from ACAT2025

The Second African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT2025) has taken place in Kigali, Rwanda, reigniting a sense of purpose – that Africa’s smallholder farmers...

Organic food: Farmers seek govt support on markets, chemical use

Experts in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to prioritise organic farming and reduce reliance on hazardous agrochemicals, which threatens public health...

South Africa: Tribunal lauds ban of toxic pesticide that killed primary school children

The South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins (SAPToA) has welcomed the Cabinet’s decision on June 12, 2025, to ban Terbufos, a highly hazardous pesticide...

Zambia: Group demands policy action on hazardous pesticide use to protect children, others

The Children’s Environmental Health Foundation (CEHF) is sounding the alarm on the widespread use of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) among Zambia’s smallholder farmers -...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents...
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Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has been launched by Comfort Apeh Francis, the United Nations and...

UN moves to ensure clean energy in Nigeria

The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to...

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