Tag:Agriculture sector

Health

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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Water & Sanitation

Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, says the government will introduce incentives to...
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Real Estate

Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Darma as the...
Health

AU, EU unveil €100m initiatives to boost Africa’s health security, others

The African Union and the European Commission have unveiled new health initiatives worth over €100 million to strengthen health...

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Water & Sanitation

Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,...
Real Estate

Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered...