“This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Digital Transformation Agenda and the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, with the objective of achieving at least 95 % digital literacy by 2030,” he says. Digital skills: FG eyes 95% digital literacy by 2030 Officials say in a statement seen by Technology
The Katsina State Government is increasingly hedging its economic growth strategy on digital transformation, positioning technology as a lever for job creation, economic diversification, and long-term competitiveness, as it strengthens the institutional framework guiding technology-led development across the state. At the centre of this strategy is the Katsina State Directorate
Farmers in Hinna Community, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, are grappling with severe losses as increasing hippopotamus attacks continue to destroy farmlands, threaten livelihoods and endanger lives. The Head of Farmers in the community, Mr Zakari Ladan, told the newsmen on Monday that persistent incursions by hippopotamuses had
The Enugu State Government has unveiled a youth-led agroecology development initiative, with 75 young people drawn from various agricultural organisations selected to spearhead efforts to strengthen sustainable agriculture across the state. The initiative was announced at a one-day capacity-building workshop organised by the state government in partnership with the South
…NCAN to celebrate Nigeria Cashew Day from 22nd to 24th January in Abuja The President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Dr. Ojo Joseph Ajanaku, has said the Nigeria cashew industry has the capacity to create jobs for over 50 million Nigerians if it is properly harnessed. He
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (CFR), Ojaja II, has drew attention to Borno state’s vast agricultural potential, stressing that with sustained investment and support, the state’s fertile land could significantly contribute to national food security. The Monarch also praised Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana
Nigeria spent over ₦1.4 trillion on food-related imports between July and September 2025, according to foreign trade data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), underscoring the country’s continued reliance on imported food despite worsening hunger and repeated government pledges to boost local production. The data show that prepared
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has said the ministry will ensure that all its policies, programmes and projects are fully aligned with the new national development plan. Speaking during a three day top management retreat held in Abuja from Monday 5 January to Wednesday 7 January 2026,
More than 200 Nigerian digital service firms have been identified as ready to expand across African markets, as the Federal Government steps up implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a strong emphasis on digital trade. According to the Nigeria AfCFTA Achievements Report 2025 reviewed by Technology
The National Sugar Development Council NSDC and the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service have stated that Nigeria is gradually expanding sugarcane cultivation as it seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on imported sugar, even as global output continues to climb. According to USDA estimates, world sugar production
