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FAO, UNIDO present report on coconut development to Lagos

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, presented a...

IITA reintroduces African yam-bean with 40 varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says it has embarked on "genetic diversity" land race for African yam-bean crop to improve soil fertility...

Judgement of court review of Monsanto’s alleged drought-tolerant GM trait pending

On Tuesday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the African Centre for Biodiversity’s (ACB) case was heard in the High Court In Pretoria, South...

Agricultural foundaton advises beans farmers on new ‘planting window’

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has identified suitable planting windows for cowpea also known as beans for the different ecologies in the country. Dr....

Farmers, others differ on benefits of NiMet’s forecast of early rainfall to food cultivation

Farmers and stakeholders have expressed mixed reactions to the prediction of early rains in some parts of the country this year by Nigeria Meteorological...

Mixed reactions trail NiMet’s prediction of early rain in March over crop yields

As farmers across the country prepare for the 2023 planting season, farmers in Ebonyi and Enugu states have expressed mixed concerns about the prediction...

Biosafety agency reviews regulatory instruments since 2015 inception

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has begun the review of its regulatory instruments that have been developed since 2015 till date. Director General/Chief Executive...

AATF moves to sustain gains of PBR Cowpea

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has concluded arrangements to sustain the gain of Nigeria’s first genetically modified crop variety, the Pod Borer Resistant...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

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