Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation
NAFDAC to ban Paraquat, Atrazine products in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will soon ban the use of Paraquat and Atrazine products by farmers.
Ministry, NIRSAL seek indigenous technology to boost agric
This is even as the AfDB has pledged to invest $120 million over the next three years to boost productivity and transform nine commodities which include cassava, rice, maize, sorghum/ millet, wheat, livestock, aquaculture, high iron beans and orange-fleshed sweet potatoes in Africa.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the legacy of determined, proud and assertive black emancipation left by late Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe will live long in the hearts of Africans.
Ex-Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe to be buried on Sunday
A government statement, on Monday announced that the late former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe will be buried on Sept. 15.
UK parliament’s suspension to begin late Monday
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Seun Onigbinde: I didn’t deactivate, delete my Twitter handle due to appointment
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