Ifedayo Ogunyemi

Ifedayo O. Ogunyemi‎
Senior Reporter,
Nigerian Tribune
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732 Articles
FUTA ASUU appointment female

160 students bag First Class as FUTA holds 32nd convocation

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Oduduwa varsity alumni Oduduwa University, Oduduwa University not involved in OAU Masters student Adegoke's death, Alumni association

Oduduwa University not involved in OAU Masters student Adegoke’s death ― Alumni association

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
#EndSARS, Reconsider your decision, EndSARS Protesters, fallen heroes, EndSARS

US to Lagos, FG: Act on #EndSARS panel report

By Daniel Abel, Ifedayo Ogunyemi, Lanre Adewole and Leon Usigbe
14-month-old girl needs N3.5 million for open heart surgery in Ondo

14-month-old girl needs N3.5 million for open heart surgery in Ondo

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Lekki protesters Lagos Police,Lekki Tollgate, police abuses in #EndSARS judicial panel report

US asks FG, Lagos govt to address police abuses in #EndSARS judicial panel report

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
NANS urges NSCDC, We didn't endorse any presidential candidate, NANS launches #EndASUUStrikeNow project, Lack of quality leaders pushing Nigeria to precipice, Nigeria needs detailed soil survey, fertility maps Agric Minister The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Mohammed Abubakar has said that the country needs detailed soil survey and soil fertility maps for a good understanding of the best ways of evaluating the potentials of the nation’s soils for agricultural production. The Minister said that this would stop blind application of fertiliser and ensure sustainable land use. Speaking at the at the commissioning of the Soil Testing and Geographic Information System (GIS) laboratories in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr Abubakar said the soil resources on which agriculture depends must also receive special attention for sustainable agricultural production. He reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to an agriculture led diversification of the nation’s economy, he The Minister noted that the facilities being commissioned has the capacity for analysing large quantities of soil samples rapidly. He explained that the laboratory also has capacity to receive soil field data real-time for processing, analyses and mapping. Dr Abubakar said the GIS technology with its versatility will facilitate the production of soil fertility maps for different parts of the country. "This will provide current information on the suitability and capability of lands for the production of different crops and land use. "The maps will provide information on crop and location specific types of fertiliser for blending by our blenders to enhance agricultural productivity and stop blind application of fertilisers in the country. "This is another bold step towards sustainable production of food using modern technology by paying attention to the health of our soils." Furthermore, he added that the Ministry is now in a position to provide technology-driven services for effective land resources management nationwide. He said that Federal government is committed to an agriculture led diversification of the nation’s economy. "This is another bold step towards sustainable production of food using modern technology by paying attention to the health of our soils. In his remarks, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, said the laboratories are expected to expand soil analytical services in the country and bring soil testing services closer to our farming communities. He said: "In our drive towards attaining food self-sufficiency, the facilities we are commissioning today are expected to contribute substantially in driving the process because the soil is the starting point when we talk of food security. He added that the commissioned soil testing and GIS laboratories will facilitate the production of national soil survey and soil fertility maps for the country. "We hope to complete the project in three years, subject to availability of resources. "The Nigerian Soil Information Service (NISIS) will be established at the end of the nationwide detailed soil survey., Don't harass residents , 2023 Elections: NANS queries N305 billion INEC budget, NANS warns against splinter group, NANS urges Lagos govt to take action on cultism, drug abuse in schools, NANS against fuel hike, NANS, killings, #EndSARS, protest, NANS, media, NANS Abiodun Tai Solarin

NANS urges Lagos govt to take action on cultism, drug abuse in schools

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
commitment to improving living standard

Abeokuta North LG boss restates commitment to improving residents’ living standard

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Police ban, Anambra Deputy Speaker, Gunmen allegedly shot dead, 1Former SARS officer arrested for allegedly defiling five minors in Anambra, 5 persons arrested as Police, cultists clash in Obiano's community, millionaire marathon competition. Police arrest suspected killers ,Anambra Anglican priest resigns, Anambra govt reaffirms commitment, social amenities in rural schools , grassroots mobilization, Anambra community appeals to Soludo, Anambra community suspends , Five killed as gunmen clash with IPOB in Anambra, Anambra community declares operation, Road accident claims three, Hoodlums arrested, Gunmen kill two soldiers in Anambra, Gunmen kill five people in Anambra beer parlour, Foundation offers medical care, Road accident kill three persons, Soldier kills revenue collector, peaceful Anambra governorship election, Agricultural Anambra, guber primaries, Police arrest woman

TMG calls for credible, peaceful Anambra governorship election

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
FG not telling Nigerians

FG not telling Nigerians truth about state of the nation —Methodist Bishop

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi

US consulate committed to promoting education in Ogun, Oyo, Osun ― Official

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Maize farmers drought-resistant hybrid maize seeds help Nigeria attain food security

Will drought-resistant hybrid maize seeds help Nigeria attain food security?

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Olamilekan Adeola, Special Status for Lagos, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola

Groups bicker over plans to install Senator Adeola as chief in Yewa

By Olayinka Olukoya and Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Man found dead in vehicle with woman committed suicide, NANS seeks N500m compensation

NANS demands N500m compensation, redeployment of Ogun CP over arrest, detention of ex-chairman

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
computers, ICT

‘Low internet, technology penetration caused by lack of computer facilities in public schools’

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Future of journalism

Future of journalism, democracy in Nigeria under threat ― Prof Oso

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Abdulrasheed-Baw, EFCC probing allegation on crude theft, endemic corruption in oil & gas industry ― Bawa, We will not witch-hunt bank workers with assets declaration, minister who bought $37.5m property, Plot to kill me revealed, banks’ asset declaration form, Restore professionalism in EFCC

We will not witch-hunt bank workers with assets declaration ― Bawa

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
'Low internet, technology penetration caused by lack of computer facilities in public schools'

‘Low internet, technology penetration caused by lack of computer facilities in public schools’

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi

‘Secessionists should prioritise dialogue, stop killings’

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Trailer association will engage

Trailer association will engage govt to end quackery in industry ― President

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi
US lauds internet penetration

US lauds internet penetration rate among Nigerian youths

By Ifedayo Ogunyemi