Bandits kidnap Sokoto bride hours before wedding
Suspected bandits abducted a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids in Sokoto just hours before her wedding ceremony. The attack highlights growing security concerns in the region.
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Anambra's 220M Palm Seedlings Boost Agriculture
Anambra State government has distributed 220 million palm seedlings to 180,000 households in two years, supporting the 'One Family, 20 Palms' project to revive palm oil production and achieve food security.
Zamfara Governor Woos Investors at Continental Summit
Governor Dauda Lawal promotes Zamfara's agricultural potential at Africa Investment Forum 2025, signs transformative MoU with MOFI to boost farming and create jobs.
Dangote Fertiliser Clinches Top Agric Input Award
Dangote Fertiliser Limited wins Agricultural Input award at National Agricultural Show, recognized for transforming Nigeria's farming sector and supporting food security.
Gunmen kidnap bride, baby, 13 others in Sokoto
Armed bandits kidnapped 14 people including a bride, her bridesmaids and a baby in Sokoto. Read about Nigeria's escalating security crisis and government response.
Bandits kidnap bride, guests in Sokoto wedding attack
Armed bandits stormed Chacho village in Sokoto State, kidnapping a bride, bridesmaids and wedding guests during midnight raid. Read full details of the heartbreaking incident.
NADF Infuses Insurance into Agricultural Loans
NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
Police Arrest Suspected Cultists in Sokoto Operation
Sokoto police arrest 3 suspected cult members from 'Sai Malam' group, uncover WhatsApp recruitment channel for criminal activities. Commissioner assures continued security efforts.
Anambra Gives 220M Palm Seedlings to Households
Anambra State has distributed 220 million palm seedlings to 180,000 households in two years under Governor Soludo's agricultural revolution. Discover how this initiative aims to transform the state's economy.
Akume: Africa Must Lead Tech Energy Revolution
SGF George Akume urges African leaders to embrace emerging technologies for energy transformation. Nigeria positioning as competitive energy economy through Tinubu's reforms.
Jigawa Partners AfricaRice for 3.6M MT Rice by 2030
Jigawa State partners with AfricaRice to produce 3.6 million metric tonnes of rice annually by 2030, contributing 40% of Nigeria's rice needs through climate-smart innovations.
Feedlot Nigeria Expands to 5000 Cattle Herds
Feedlot Nigeria boosts cattle capacity to 5000 herds, enhancing local beef production and reducing import dependency. Discover how this expansion transforms Nigeria's agricultural sector.
Nasarawa to harvest 1.2 million rice bags for Nigeria
Nasarawa State aims to harvest 1.2 million bags of rice from Jangwa and Agwatashi farms, with over 600,000 bags already collected. This initiative supports Nigeria's food security under Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration.
Nasarawa targets 1.2m rice bags from Awe, Obi LGAs
Nasarawa State has harvested 600,000 bags of rice from its 3,300-hectare farm, with 1.2 million total expected. Governor Sule says this will boost food security and state economy.
CSOs Question FG's $2.5bn JBS Farming Deal
Civil society organizations raise concerns about Nigeria's $2.5 billion industrial farming agreement with Brazilian company JBS, demanding transparency and protection for local farmers.
Nasarawa targets 1.2 million bags of rice
Nasarawa State achieves 50% harvest target with 600,000 rice bags collected in two weeks. Governor Sule announces NASACCO Gold brand launch and expansion plans for food security.
Sokoto Bandit Attack: Chairman Denies Mass Killings
Rabah LGA Chairman refutes reports of mass killings in Tofa Village attack. Security forces engaged bandits, two injured, two women abducted. Read official statement.
MMC 7.0: Energy Leaders Converge in Lagos
Top African energy executives gather at MMC 7.0 in Lagos to discuss sustainable energy's role in powering Africa's industrial revolution and equitable trade. Join the conversation December 4-5, 2025.
Lumumba Demands Respect, Funding for African Universities
Prof. Patrick Lumumba insists Africa's development hinges on respecting and properly funding its universities. He calls for a decolonised education to solve local challenges.
US Farmers Struggle with Tariff-Driven Cost Increases
American farmers and businesses report soaring production costs due to Trump's tariffs, contradicting White House affordability claims as Thanksgiving approaches.
Katsina invests N14bn in water conservation project
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
$3.5m Poultry Farm to Create 2,000 Jobs in Katsina
TORQ Agro invests $3.5 million in Katsina's largest poultry farm, creating 2,000 jobs and boosting agricultural economy. Groundbreaking ceremony set for November 27.
Aliyu Receives Sokoto Contingent, Donates Bus
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu welcomed state athletes after their victories, commended their dedication, and donated a 36-seater bus to Sokoto United FC to boost sports development.
Dangote Revitalises Nigeria's Agricultural Sector
Dangote Group partners to boost Nigeria's agriculture, sponsoring the National Agricultural Show and investing in massive rice mills to create jobs and ensure food security. Discover how.
Smartisan Unveils Game-Changing Spray Tech in Kano
Smartisan Investment Nigeria Limited introduces innovative agricultural spraying drums in Kura, Kano. This technology increases yields by 15-20%, cuts chemical use by 40%, and tackles labour shortages for Nigerian farmers.
Valency Agro Secures N13bn for Agro-Export Expansion
Valency Agro Nigeria Limited has secured N13 billion in a new commercial paper issuance. The funds will expand processing for cashew, soybean, cocoa, and sesame, boosting Nigeria's agricultural exports.
US Ends 15% Tariff on Ghana's Cocoa Exports
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and agricultural exports, set to generate $60 million additional annual revenue for Ghana's economy. Read full details.
N1.5bn Credit Facility for Women Cassava Farmers
NADF and MasterCard Foundation launch N1.5 billion credit facility empowering 12,000 women cassava farmers in Oyo State. Initiative targets 45,000 women by program completion.
Lakurawa's Expanding Control in Northwest Nigeria
Exclusive investigation reveals Lakurawa's brutal governance system in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Religious manipulation, phone inspections, and forced zakat payments create climate of fear. Read the shocking details.
US Removes 15% Tariff on Ghana Cocoa Exports
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and farm exports, set to generate $60 million additional revenue annually. Major diplomatic win for Ghana-US relations.
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