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The Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) has rejected the Federal Government’s decision to include Benue State in the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy, joining a growing chorus of opposition to the proposed programme in the state. The development follows the Federal Government’s announcement that it plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and…
The Federal Government has selected five states and the Federal Capital Territory for the pilot implementation of Nigeria’s National Ranching Policy, in a major step towards reforming livestock production and addressing persistent farmer-herder conflicts across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed the development on Tuesday after briefing President Bola Ahmed…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have accused some commercial banks of diverting funds meant for farmers into more profitable ventures such as real estate, worsening the country’s food security challenges and limiting access to credit for genuine farmers. The allegation was made during the 2026 Agriculture and Agro-Allied Summit organised by the Nigerian-British Chamber of…
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•as state marks World Fisheries Day Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration will continue to provide the fish farmers in the state with the right equipment and other forms of incentives to thrive, as the state marks World Fisheries Day. The Governor said Kwara is one of the largest producers of catfish…
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