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FG to convert 417 grazing reserves to communal ranches

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa |Sikirat Shehu

…as 100 farmers benefit from livestock empowerment in KwaraIdi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has said that Nigeria is set to convert 417 grazing reserves to communal ranches to reduce unrestricted cattle movement and improve livestock management. The Minister made the statement when he received a Delegation of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) led by Garba Sharubutu, Executive Secretary in his Office in Abuja on Thursday.
Activists demand release of four journalists held in detention

Jan 16, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

Abiodun Baiyewu, executive director of Global Rights, has called for the immediate release of four journalists, Olurotimi Olawale, Precious Eze Chukwunonso, Roland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, alleging unjust incarceration.
FG to establish farmers' database to facilitate interventions

Jan 16, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to create a database for Nigerian farmers. This initiative aims to enhance support for interventions for farmers and boost food security in line with President’s eight-point agenda.
Minister seeks review of N10bn livestock capital budget

Jan 15, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of Livestock, has called for an upward review of the N10 billion capital allocation and N1.8 billion overhead budget. The minister sought the review at a joint hearing meeting of the Senate and House of Reps committees on Livestock Development to defend the ministry’s 2025 budget proposal.
Only 1% of federal public institutions have budgets for FOI - MRA

Jan 15, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has accused the federal government of undermining the effectiveness of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act by persistently under-funding its implementation. The MRA said only one percent of federal public institutions have allocations in their 2025 budget proposals for FOI implementation and related activities.
FG prioritises livestock transformation for food security

Jan 13, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development says it is charting a transformative course in the livestock sector, leveraging strategic partnerships and innovative programmes to boost production and drive economic growth.
National Assembly rejects N9bn mining sector capital budget in 2025

Jan 11, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

The Joint National Assembly Committee on Solid Minerals has rejected the proposed N9 billion capital budget for the mining sector in the 2025 budget.
FG seals $70m deal with John Deere to boost food production

Jan 11, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has signed a contract with AGCOMS International Trading Limited, a sub-dealer of John Deere, to supply 2,000 mechanised equipment.and boost food production. The equipment includes tractors, plows, and combined harvesters targeted at boosting food security in the country.
Security seen driving food production in 2025

Dec 31, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ruth Tene Natsa

Analysts say enhanced security will boost food production in 2025, noting that livestock development, mechanisation, accessible financing and youth engagement also have the capacity to spur growth in the agriculture sector. Insecurity has been a fundamental challenge to the development of agriculture across Nigeria, with terrorists and herdsmen sacking farmers in food-belt zones.
Security, human capital, infrastructure top Tinubu’s 2025 budget priorities

Dec 19, 2024 | businessday.ng | Onyinye Nwachukwu |Anthony Ailemen |Ruth Tene Natsa |Godsgift Onyedinefu |Eniola Olatunji |David Olujinmi

…Food security budget jumps 128%…Analysts describe assumptions as ‘ambitious’…Five-year budgets show assumptions haven’t been realisticPresident Bola Tinubu allocated 31 percent of the 2025 budget to security, defense, education, health and infrastructure, reflecting his priorities for the coming year.