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The Federal Government and the Edo State Government have reinforced their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at protecting critical River Basin facilities and enhancing food security across the state. This was the focus of discussions when the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, led a delegation, including the Permanent Secretary,  Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr Emanso Umobong and senior officials of the Ministry, and members of the Board of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA), on a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Speaking during the visit, the Minister underscored the urgent need for sustained collaboration to safeguard critical assets of BORBDA from vandalism, encroachment, and other threats. He identified the Obayantor Integrated Farm as a major concern, noting th...

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has  hosted the Western African Sub-Regional Ministerial and Technical Advisory Committee Consultation on Formulation of the first implementation plan (2026-2033) of the Africa Water Vision 2063 and policy. ‎Discussions at the 3-day consultation which commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, discussed  majorly on critical issues which exert unprecedented pressure on Africa's water resources and provide opportunities to articulate priorities and come out with meaningful strategies that will shape the implementation plan (2026-2033). ‎At the event. the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation and African Ministerial Council on Water (AMCOW) Vice President for Western Africa, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, stated that "Nigeria was privileged to host the strategic consultation, not only as the host of the AMCOW Secretariat, but as a steadfast partner in advancing Africa's collective Wate...

Nigeria's Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has reaffirmed the commitment of his Ministry to the successful implementation of Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape ACReSAL project in the country.  Prof. Utsev who is also Co-Chairman, Steering Committee of ACReSAL stated this on Thursday at the ongoing  Mid-Term Review Steering Technical Committee meeting of ACReSAL in Kaduna. The Minister explained that through River Basin Development Authorities and the Hydrological Services, his ministry will continue to play a key role in contributing to watershed management, strengthening flood forecasting and early warning systems as well as promoting sustainability water infrastructure that will meet the needs of present and future generations.  According to Prof. Utsev, the Mid-Term Review Meeting was coming at a critical time in the life of the project as it provided  stakeholders the opportunity to take stock of progress m...

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has led a high-impact Sub-national AfCFTA Public-Private-Press (P3) Engagement Tour in Kano State from April 27–28, 2026. This is as the Federal Government intensified its push to position Nigerian businesses at the forefront of continental trade. Driving the Federal Government’s grassroots strategy, the engagement brought together key stakeholders across government and the private sector to unlock opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), widely regarded as a gateway to a $3.4 trillion market of over 1.4 billion people. Delivering the keynote, Dr. Oduwole underscored the urgency of collaboration in translating AfCFTA into real economic gains, describing Kano as a historic commercial powerhouse and a natural gateway for regional trade.  She highlighted Nigeria’s progress, including tariff implementation, ratification of the digital trade protocol, and the launch of air cargo corridors fr...

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, on Monday received a delegation from Omrantech Trading Company, a Saudi Arabian firm, and Baba Frayo Investment Ltd to explore strategic investment and offtake partnerships in Nigeria’s red meat and broader agricultural value chain.  Welcoming the delegation, Maiha reiterated Nigeria’s bold vision to transform its livestock sector into a globally competitive industry. “Nigeria represents one of the most promising livestock markets in the world, currently valued at over $32 billion, with a clear pathway to grow this to $74 billion within the next decade,” he stated.  “Our strategy is focused on modernising the entire ecosystem—from animal genetics and feed systems to disease control, processing, cold chain logistics, and export readiness,” he added.  The Minister highlighted,  Nigeria’s comparative advantage, including proximity to Gulf markets, competitive production costs, and strong domestic demand. “With a ...

The Federal Government has announced plans to curb the escalating prices of poultry products in the country as part of its broader efforts to ensure affordability and availability of poultry products nationwide. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this when the National Leadership of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), led by its President, Sunday Ezeobiora, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja on Monday, 27th April, 2026. The Minister said that government approach is to target  key cost drivers in the poultry value chain—particularly feed, energy, and inputs—while expanding support for smallholder producers. He added that , this administration’s proposed “Feed the Hungry Children” programme will further stimulate demand for eggs and processed meats, creating new market opportunities for producers. Addressing concerns raised by PAN, Mukhtar,  called for data-driven solutions and greater transparency across the industry.  To ...

Abdullahi’s Youth-Driven Playbook for National Mobilisation In a political era where connection with young people increasingly defines influence, few public officials have blended governance and grassroots engagement as effectively as Dr Mustapha Abdullahi. As Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and Director of Youth for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Abdullahi has emerged as a compelling figure whose cap, quite fittingly, rests on both policy leadership and youth mobilisation. At just under a decade into national prominence, Abdullahi represents a new generation of technocrats redefining public service. Appointed in 2023, he has not only overseen critical energy reforms but has also stepped beyond his technical mandate to energise a politically conscious youth base.  His role within the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has placed him at the intersection of governance and political communication. Rather than relying on traditional mobilization tactics, Abdullahi has a...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerian women that their aspirations remain central to his administration. As the government intensifies efforts toward inclusion and empowerment for the women, the President declared that. "Your hope will not be in vain”  The President’s message was delivered during the grand finale of the 2026 Give2Gain Summit, held to commemorate International Women’s Month under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls.” Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, while addressing the women emphasized that women’s empowerment is no longer symbolic but a national priority embedded in the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister who highlighted the critical role women play in national development, noted that although they constitute over half of Nigeria’s population and dominate the agricultural workforce, they remain largely excluded from access to finance, land, and formal economic systems. This is as s...

Poised to combat the persistent threat of tsetse fly infestation and the diseases it transmits, the Nigerian Government, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has intensified a coordinated, science-driven campaign across the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, and Ogun States.  This multi-state intervention, executed simultaneously from Monday 20th - Friday 24th April, 2026 across key grazing reserves, rural livestock settlements, and high-risk corridors, signals a decisive move in the nation’s commitment to protecting livestock productivity, securing rural livelihoods, and strengthening public health outcomes under a unified national framework. Across the three states, Federal teams have deployed an integrated strategy combining surveillance, community engagement, and targeted vector control.  The field operations include  strategic placement of biconical traps to determine tsetse fly prevalence, fumigation of high-risk zones, insecticide application on liv...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible development and readiness to play it's part in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of the time and the aspiration  towards net zero emissions. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, made this known in her remarks  at a  Stakeholders Engagement Workshop on the Development of a Climate-Sensitive Development Plan for the Nigeria Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NL-GAS), in Abuja today,Thursday  April 26th, 2026, Dr Akujobi who declared  the workshop open, explained that , the stakeholders engagement is timely and critical, as it marks a decisive step toward integrating climate-sensitive development planning into the livestock strategy for both mitigation and adaptation to climate vulnerability. She  also explained that the strategy is not just about increasing the number of livestock or boosting production figures but i...