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Opinion: Northern Nigeria and the quest for Federalism
by Ugochukwu Amasike Once upon a time, before the era of coups and counter coups in pre-oil Nigeria, there were four financially independent and uninhibited regions, namely: Northern Region, Western…
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Opinion: An open letter to Pres. Muhammadu Buhari
by Domman Zumgak Rimdans At the inception of this political dispensation, the government came with so much promise; they provided me and others with so much hitherto unprecedented hope, a…
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Pius Adesanmi: Inspired by the proud young farmer
I had barely settled down at work on Monday, Sept 19, 2016, when the young man breezed into my office. It was an African visit: I was not expecting him;…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: Governance by nastiness
A few days ago, it was the minister of state for agriculture, Heineken Lokpobiri: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said that Nigeria…
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Nigeria on its way to technology revolution – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria is on its way to a technology revolution. Buhari made the remark during his address at the US/Africa business forum in New York…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: Agriculture in Nigeria – follow the money
I take the view that planning the future is very hard and you will never have all the information you need for obvious reasons. So when it comes to the…
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Recession will be over very soon – Adeosun
Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun says the current economic recession in the country would soon be over. Adeosun made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja while addressing a news conference. She…
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Nigeria spends N2.4bn on rice importation daily – Ogbeh
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says Nigeria spends N2.4bn on the importation of rice daily. Ogbeh made the disclosure while addressing farmers at Ndeagu-Echara and Omege-Echara in…
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Brace up Nigerians, bag of rice to be sold for N40, 000 by December – Minister
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has warned Nigerians of the possibility of buying a bag of rice for N40,000 by December. Lokpobiri made…
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This is when Plateau will start exporting rice
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said the state will begin the exportation of rice by next year. Lalong told State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday…
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‘I can’t judge Buhari…Nigerian youth should be of use to themselves’ – Orji Kalu
A former governor of Abia state Orji Uzor Kalu has said that Nigerians should be enjoying power supply by now if only former president Olusegun Obasanjo listened to his advice.…
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‘Migrating is not the answer…you will die of cold over there’
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, on Tuesday alerted the Federal Government that the current economic situation in the country could lead to increase in human trafficking in Nigeria if…
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#30Days30Voices: Will you quit your job for farming? This Nigerian tells us if he will
Severally, agriculture has been touted as the next big thing and the solution to the economic difficulties of many countries especially in Africa. It has also been said that the…
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Dangote moves to crash the price of rice in Nigeria
The Nigerian market should expect a new entrant into the rice market as the Dangote Group has commenced the harvest of its first tranche. Sources within the organization say that…
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Simon Kolawole: Agriculture is NOT the magic solution
by Simon Kolawole Anytime I hear Nigerian presidents, ministers, governors, economists, analysts and commentators declare that agriculture is the alternative to oil, and that the solution to Nigeria’s economic woes…
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Lagos to disburse N25 billion Trust Fund to young farmers, others
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has said young farmers in the state would benefit from the N25 billion Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF). This was revealed by Sanni Okanlawon,…
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Opinion: How agriculture can solve Nigeria’s unemployment crisis
by Chambers Umezulike The Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics has pegged Nigeria’s general unemployment rate at 12.1% as at the first quarter of 2016, with youth unemployment rate at 48%. In…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari and the troubled economy
It was a business lunch by a group of investors who had eagerly been waiting for information about the business climate in Nigeria. But their guest, top official of a…
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Opinion: Time for religious organizations to invest in agriculture
by Adeyemo Olajire Philip It is a good thing to note that religious organisations have been contributing to the socio-economic development of Nigeria since their inception. Missionaries started with the…
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Opinion: My dream for Nigeria’s agriculture sector
By Adeyemo Olajire Philip I have a dream, that Nigeria will produce more rice than Thailand, more cocoa than Cote d'Ivoire, more palm oil than Malaysia and abundant wheat and…
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‘Agriculture can drive the nation’s economy’ – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said government's direct involvement in agricultural development and production had been discovered to be a channel for stealing. Obasanjo made this statement in Ibadan,…
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Governor Ortom wants his picture in every school in Benue state
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the educational institutions in the state to hoist the national flag in their premises as well as the portrait himself. He also directed…
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The National Grazing Bill is back at the Senate… this time, in disguise
The Nigerian Senate has passed the bill seeking to establish a National Grazing Reserves Agency through first reading after it appeared on the floor of the house today. The bill…
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‘We won’t force people to surrender land for cattle grazing’ – FG
The Federal Government has said that there are no plans to seize anybody's land for the implementation of the ranch development in Nigeria. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,…
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Governor Ortom is proud of his motor park days
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has expressed pride in his former profession as a motor park worker. The Governor, on Tuesday, said that he is a proud member of the…
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Adesina; still winning awards for doing well under Jonathan
Former Minister of Agriculture, Akinwunmi Adesina under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan has again been honored for the giant strides achieved during his stint as minister. The former minister who…
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Opinion: Why Nigeria needs to urgently diversify its economy
By Ola Rotimi Currently, Nigeria’s economy is faced with venomous challenges- 27 of the 36 states in Nigeria are unable to pay workers’ salaries, the existing infrastructures are swiftly becoming…
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Opinion: Innovative use of technology for agricultural development in Nigeria
(A conference delivered by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi at Landmark University, Nigeria on Tuesday 31st of May, 2016) This important conference and discourse on E-Agriculture is coming at a time when…
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How FG plans to boost rice, wheat production in 1 year
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has set-up a National Rice and Wheat Task Force to monitor the results of rice and wheat production in the country. Laolu…
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‘I made more money as a Lagos lawyer’ | 15 things we learnt from VP Yemi Osinbajo’s media forum
As President Muhammadu Buhari's government prepares to commemorate its one year in office, Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo, on Thursday, held a media forum to discuss the achievements, plan and vision of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy