Category : Agriculture


Gas Leak at Illegal Mining Site in Plateau Kills 37

A suspected toxic gas leak at an illegal mining site in Plateau state has resulted in the deaths of 37 miners, with survivors hospitalized. The incident highlights safety concerns in unregulated mining operations.

Agro Real Estate Rivals Commercial Real Estate in Returns

At AAREDS 2026, industry leaders highlighted structured agro real estate investments in crops like oil palm and cocoa as competitive alternatives to commercial real estate, emphasizing governance and institutional backing for long-term yields.

Only 20% of Nigeria's Waste Managed, Engineers Raise Alarm

Environmental engineers in Nigeria have raised serious concerns that only 20% of the country's waste is properly managed, threatening public health and sustainability. The warning came during the inauguration of new NIEE leadership in Abuja.

Ogun Rebrands Agriculture with ₦10M Grants for Youth

Ogun State under Governor Dapo Abiodun has revolutionized agriculture, attracting youth with modern training, infrastructure, and grants up to ₦10 million, shifting farming from a last resort to a profitable career choice.

Nigerian Farmer Escapes Deadly Snake Bite on Farm

A Nigerian farmer, Paul Yaor, expressed profound gratitude to God after narrowly escaping a venomous snake bite while harvesting yams on his farm, attributing his survival to divine intervention.

Mining Pit Collapse in Ebonyi Kills 3, Injures 4

A tragic mining pit collapse in Ebonyi State's Enyim Agalegu community has resulted in three fatalities and four injuries, sparking calls for safer mining practices and highlighting ongoing dangers in Nigeria's mining sector.

Tinubu Commends BOI's N636bn Loans, Agriculture Leads

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Bank of Industry for disbursing N636 billion in loans in 2025, with agriculture receiving the largest share of N202 billion. The funding aims to boost productive capacity across sectors.

Nigeria-South Korea Sign EV Plant Agreement

Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea to establish an electric vehicle manufacturing plant and charging infrastructure, aiming to create 10,000 jobs and support technology transfer.

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