Agro Climate News

05/04/2024

Cow skin (Kpomo) production entails a meticulous process of transforming raw cowhide into the tender delicacy consumed by many, especially Nigerians. Kpomo, known to some as cowhide or cow skin, is produced through a series of steps.

05/04/2024

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is supporting Kano State with pest-resistant Cowpea seeds to boost production of the crop and its seeds in the state.

05/04/2024

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, declared Zimbabwe’s drought a national disaster and said the country needed more than $2 billion in aid to feed millions facing hunger.

05/04/2024

Experts in the power sector have expressed their dissatisfaction with the 300 per cent increase in electricity tariffs approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Experts in the power sector have expressed their dissatisfaction with the 300 per cent increase in electricity tariffs approved by the Nigeri

05/04/2024

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a palliative food program to address the food insecurity and economic challenges in Nigeria.

02/04/2024

“Overconsumption is killing us. Humanity needs an intervention,” says UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “On this Zero Waste Day, let’s pledge to end the destructive cycle of waste, once and for all.”

Here are eight ways to embrace a zero-waste approach:

Humanity generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste a year. When improperly managed, much of that refuse

02/04/2024

“The World Health Organisation (WHO), and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) recommended that the total daily protein should be 67 grams for average Nigerians,” she said.

A professor of Human Nutrition and Hospitality at Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun State, Paulina Adeniji, has raised concerns about Niger

29/03/2024

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) said it has offered N1.6 billion in support to ginger farmers in three states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) said it has offered N1.6 billion in support to ginger farmers in three states and the Fed

29/03/2024

The Federal Government, in collaboration with Self Help Africa, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has urged smallholder farmers to reduce open field burning as a measure to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The Federal Government, in collaboration with Self Help Africa, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has urged smallholder farmers to

28/03/2024

The diverse landscapes and elevations in some African nations create unique conditions for experiencing this rare phenomenon.

From the high peaks of Ethiopia to the mountains of South Africa and beyond, the occasional dusting of snow adds a touch of winter magic to the African landscape.

Africa, with its stunning landscapes, isn't exactly the first place that pops into mind when you think about snow. Warmth, sunshine, and may

28/03/2024

Each household, she explained, is expected to have 59.8 kilograms basket of food items consisting of 25kg of rice, 25kg of beans, 4kg of masa vita flour, two litres of vegetable oil, 2kg of tomato paste, 0.8kg of seasoning cubes and salt.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off distribution of food items donated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief

28/03/2024

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)’s Board of Directors has approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP) and food security agenda.

This loan aims to strengthen climate resilience, enhance food security, and improve livelihoods for over 3.5 million people in northeast Nigeria.

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)’s Board of Directors has approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate

28/03/2024

One of the most noticeable effects of climate change is the rise in global temperatures. Over the past century, the average temperature of the Earth has increased by about 1 degree Celsius. While this may seem like a small change, it has profound consequences for our environment.

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing and challenging issues of our time. The Earth's climate is changing at an unpreceden

27/03/2024

In an open letter coordinated by CLG Europe, CEOs, leading businesses, investors, networks and SMEs across the EU, called on the EU to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040.

Over 100 businesses and investors have signed a joint letter calling on the EU to set a greenhouse emissions reduction target of at least 90

27/03/2024

10 facts you need to know about Raspberries

Not Just Red: Raspberries come in a variety of colors, including black, purple, yellow, and even gold, each offering its own distinct flavor profile. Aggregate Fruit: Despite being commonly referred to as berries, raspberries are actually aggregate fruits composed of many smaller fruits called drupe...

27/03/2024

The Federal Government has officially acknowledged the outbreak of a ginger blight epidemic in four states, resulting in significant losses amounting to over N12 billion for ginger farmers.

The Federal Government has officially acknowledged the outbreak of a ginger blight epidemic in four states, resulting in significant losses

03/03/2024

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday looted a warehouse reportedly belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), over the current economic hardship across the country.

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday looted a warehouse reportedly belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), over the current economic hardship across the country. Reports gathered that the warehouse is situated in the Phase 3 Region of the FCT area of Abuja....

27/02/2024

Kyari also disclosed the company’s willingness to invest in the proposed African Energy Bank as a way of ensuring sustainable funding for energy projects in Africa to guarantee energy security. NNPC Limited

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), as the largest partner to all the oil producing companies in Nigeria, has assure

27/02/2024

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the sale of seized 25kg rice at N10,000 to the public over stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last Friday.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the sale of seized 25kg rice at N10,000 to the public over stampede that claimed lives at NCS

27/02/2024

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has informed the federal government about the severe hunger in the country, which is posing a threat to the food security and stability of the nation.

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has informed the federal government about the severe hunger in the country, which is posing a threat to

26/02/2024

The Kano State Government in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday, distributed relief materials to 1,218 victims of the 2023 windstorm disaster in the state.

The Kano State Government in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday, distributed relief materials to

26/02/2024

The Association of Public Toilets Operators in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi state has announced a 100 per cent increment in charges for using its facilities.

The Association of Public Toilets Operators in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi state has announced a 100 per cent increment in charges

26/02/2024

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday, February 26 to Wednesday, February 28, 2024, across the country.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday, February 26 to Wednesday, February 28, 2024,

24/02/2024

The agency’s spokesperson said that they sell a 25 kg bag of rice for N10,000.

Below are the eight steps to follow in buying rice from the Nigerian Customs Service;

To cushion the effects of the recent hardship in the country, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has commenced selling of rice at cheaper

22/02/2024

He pledged the state government’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for residents by tackling the challenge of environmental pollution in the communities.

Bauchi State Government has set up a committee to investigate and proffer solutions to environmental problems that affect Birshin Fulani

22/02/2024

The federal government has attributed the current food crisis in the nation to opposition elements, as it disclosed 32 new smuggling routes used to illegally transport food items out of the country.

The federal government has attributed the current food crisis in the nation to opposition elements, as it disclosed 32 new smuggling routes

22/02/2024

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun announced this development during the Public Wealth Management Conference held in Abuja by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI).

The federal government has authorized the release of additional 60,000 metric tonnes of food items in its bid to stabilize food prices

22/02/2024

An international energy conference has kicked off in Egypt on Monday, February 19, 2024, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition.

An international energy conference has kicked off in Egypt on Monday, February 19, 2024, to discuss the challenges and opportunities

22/02/2024

The PAN chairman also said the “greed of middlemen in the sector, for extra profits, contributes to the consistent hike in egg prices”.

The rise in poultry feed and egg prices is attributed to fluctuating foreign exchange rates, as stated by Mojeed Iyiola, the chairman of