—-Says Country Not On The Map Of Yam Exporting Countries, The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Ernest Umakihe has said that yam importation might soon begin in Nigeria. He explained that Nigerians may soon begin importing yams for local consumption from China. Umakihe stated this while speaking at…

The President-General of Ahuwa Oboro ancient kingdom in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, James Uchegbuo, has said his community will not make land available for cattle rearing. He said it would endanger the lives of his people, both present and those unborn, denying them of space to cultivate crops. President Bola Tinubu had,…

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has launched the organic garden competition in Anambra secondary schools to encourage children to learn more about food and farming. Soludo, while addressing Healthy Living teacher ambassadors in Awka, said the organic garden competition would help teach children the importance of food and farming and…

Early Academic Years: A Paragon’s Journey: In the quaint town of Isuofia, a young Chukwuma Soludo embarked on his educational odyssey that would later shape his destiny. Born on the 28th of July, 1960, Soludo’s early life unfolded under the nurturing care of his father, Chief Simeon Nwankwo Soludo. Despite the tragedy of losing his…

Akwa Ibom State says it is set to partner Bertola Machine Tools Limited to enhance food production in the state through mechanized farming. The efforts, according to the State Government, are geared towards the actualization of the agricultural revolution aspiration of his administration’s ARISE Agenda. State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno made this known when he…

Abia State Government has restated its commitment to transparency in the management of all aids received from the Federal Government, International and local agencies to ensure fair and equitable distribution to the people. Governor Otti made this disclosure during a stakeholders meeting for the distribution of the expected food commodities from the federal government through…

The Abia State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the recovery of government property and funds has recovered a Toyota Hilux van from the immediate past Accountant General of the State, Kelechi Imeoria, alleged to have been bequeathed to him by the immediate past Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu through his Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Chris…

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it is committed to collaborating with the international community in addressing Nigeria’s food and nutrition challenges. Dr Donal Brown, IFAD associate vice president, Rome, made this pledge at the International news conference on Saturday in Abuja tagged “Dr Brown High-level Mission to Nigeria.’’ Mr Brown said the…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have begun a nationwide strike over what they described as unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of withheld salaries by the Federal Government. Speaking on a live television programme, SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, lamented that no government representative has reached…

Chukwudi Ulasi, the Chairman of Agbaedo Market Nnewi, extends his warmest congratulations to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the remarkable occasion of his two-year anniversary in office. This period marks a significant chapter in Anambra’s journey towards a prosperous state under Governor Soludo’s visionary leadership. Mr. Ulasi praises Governor Soludo as the embodiment of the aspirations…