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Gombe Pushes for Food Security Through Women’s Involvement in Agriculture

By Ify Onyekwere In Nigeria, agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the nation’s GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and limited resource access, which have exacerbated the country’s food insecurity crisis. Recent research and policy discussions increasingly […]

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Nasarawa State House of Assembly to Introduce Landmark Legislation for Climate Change Mitigation

By Ify Onyekwere In a significant advance toward addressing climate change, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has announced plans to introduce and enact comprehensive legislation aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need for legislative action to address environmental challenges and

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Empowering Women in Nigerian Agriculture: Bridging Policy and Reality

By Cecilia Attah In a resounding call to action, Omolara Svensson, the national coordinator of Nigeria Women for Agricultural Progress (NWAP), has urged the government to collaborate directly with women to enforce and implement agricultural policies. This plea was emphasized during the Nigeria Women in Agriculture and Agric Business Convention held in Abuja, shedding light

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Stakeholders Capacity Building Workshop Explores Policy Responses to Global Shocks Impacting Nigeria’s Development

  By Ify Onyekwere To address the far-reaching impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and other global crises on Nigeria’s economy and development, a pivotal Stakeholders Capacity Building Workshop was convened on the 29th of August, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop, titled “Experiences and Policy Responses in Nigeria to Price Shock Stemming from the Russia-Ukraine

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