Tag:Agriculture sector

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AfDB president pledges investment in Cross River’s health, agriculture sectors

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged significant investment in Cross River State’s health and agriculture sectors. Adesina made this...
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Agric & Biotech

AU confident over transformative impact modern biotechnology can have on Africa’s agric sector

When it comes to the application of modern biotechnology in agriculture, the Africa Union’s (AU) position is clear – the technology is one required...
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Activists, journalists strategise on collaboration for climate adaptation in agric sector

At the instance of the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), a team of stakeholders gathered in Lagos on Friday, November 10, 2023, to...
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Agric & Biotech

IFAD commits $604.6m in Nigeria’s agric sector

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said it has directly invested $604.6 million in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through domestic and international co-financing from...
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Agric & Biotech

Youth agripreneurs celebrate International Youth Day

The IITA Youth Agripreneurs (IYA) is recognised as one of the pioneer models for youth engagement in the agriculture sector. Since its inception in...
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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Health

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...
Human Settlement

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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Conservation

17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...
Health

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...