A US professor leading a sustainability research project in the Lake Chad Basin has dismissed widespread claims that the lake is shrinking, stating that the […]
Tag: Agriculture
Rice Price Crash Hurts Local Farmers as Imported Grains Flood Market
ABUJA — A dramatic crash in rice prices ahead of Christmas has brought temporary relief to consumers but plunged local farmers and millers into deep […]
Nigeria Launches Sugarcane Outgrower Scheme to Boost Local Production
In a significant push for agricultural self-sufficiency, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has officially launched the Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme (SODP). The initiative is […]
Senate Moves to Criminalize Chemical Ripening of Fruits, Targets Dangerous Food Practices
ABUJA – In a major move to safeguard public health, the Nigerian Senate is considering amendments to prescribe stiffer penalties for individuals using harmful chemicals […]