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Following the hardship experienced in the country, Governor Dapo Abiodun has been urged to stimulate and revitalise the Ogun State...

160 students bag First Class as FUTA holds 32nd convocation

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 20, 2021

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A total of 160 students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure will be awarded First Class degrees during the...

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

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 20, 2021

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The alumni association of the Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu (OUI) has distanced the school from the death of a Masters student...

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

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 17, 2021

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FOLLOWING the submission of the report of the Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry which looked into allegations of police...

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

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 17, 2021

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For the first few months of her life, Teniola Akinbani was full of life, now at 14 months old, she...

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

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 16, 2021

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The United States government has asked the Federal and Lagos State governments to take action on the recently submitted report...

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

November 14, 2021

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State JCC has urged the Lagos State Government to as a matter...

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

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 8, 2021

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Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Prince Adebayo Ayorinde, has restated his administration's commitment towards improving the standard of living...

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TMG calls for credible, peaceful Anambra governorship election

by Ifedayo Ogunyemi

November 5, 2021

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Independent civil society election observation organisation, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), has called for a credible and peaceful governorship election in...