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Nigeria Records Fastest Economic Growth in ten Years – World Bank

The Source May 12, 2025 Economic, Nigeria, World Bank

Nigeria’s economy posted its strongest performance in nearly a decade in 2024, according to the…

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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
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Hunger, Economic Deprivation Killing Nigerians – NANS Tells Tinubu

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to, as a…

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November 23, 2024
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Economic challenges: Social Unrest Isn’t Solution – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has said it understands what Nigerians are facing…

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July 24, 2024
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Gov. Ododo Food Palliative Distribution: A Sigh Of Relief Amidst Economic Gloom

By Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's timely intervention to ameliorate the biting…

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February 24, 2024
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The Source Economic, Osun Civil Societies, Tinubu 0 Comments

Tinubu Appears Incompetent In Addressing Worsening Economic Situation — Osun Civil Societies

Coalitions of human right group, Osun Civil Societies Coalitions, (OCSC), said the Federal Government under…

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February 6, 2024
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Economic Hardship Partly Responsible To More Violent At Home – Osun Gov’s Wife

The wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, has said the biting economic…

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December 4, 2023
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The Source CBN, Economic, Emefiele, FG 0 Comments

Breaking: FG to dock Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele today on alleged economic sabotage criminal charges

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will today be put…

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November 16, 2023
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The Source Economic, Nigeria, Taxes 0 Comments

Taxes As Key To Nigeria’s Economic And Infrastructural Development

  BY MUSA ILALLAH EMEKA ANYAOKU STREET, ABUJA  [email protected]  To begin this discussion, it is…

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April 11, 2023
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The Source Economic, Tinubu 0 Comments

Tinubu Will Rescue Us From Economic Doldrums

[ad_1] A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ekiti State, Dr Olusegun Osinkolu, has…

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March 2, 2023
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The Source Economic, Key, Nigeria, Taxes 0 Comments

Taxes As Key To Nigeria’s Economic And Infrastructural Development

  BY MUSA ILALLAH EMEKA ANYAOKU STREET, ABUJA  [email protected]  To begin this discussion,  it is…

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March 1, 2023
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The Source Economic, Moody’s, UK 0 Comments

UK’s Economic Outlook Now ‘Negative’ – Moody’s

The UK’s economic outlook has been lowered to “negative” by ratings agency Moody’s due to…

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