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Taraba Politics: Chief Kente Sues APC, INEC, Sen. Bwacha Over Contempt Of Court

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February 17, 2023

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One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Taraba State, David Sabo-Kente, has ...

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CSOs Condemn Arrest Of Accredited Observer During Mock Accreditation Exercise By DSS

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February 7, 2023

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations working on credible election under the aegis of Situation ...

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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We’re Monitoring Your Activities, NANS Tells INEC

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February 3, 2023

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to ...

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BVAS Not Compromised In Osun 2022 Election – INEC

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February 1, 2023

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke has ...

INEC tells Nigerians to pick voters cards at local govt areas from December 12

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INEC Returns Odii Name As Guber Candidate

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January 31, 2023

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Mr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii has returned as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ...

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Femi Falana Reveals Why INEC Should Be Blame For Adeleke Sacked At Osun Tribunal

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January 30, 2023

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Human Rights activist, Femi Falana revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can not be ...

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INEC Says It’s Collaborating With ICPC, EFCC To Check Vote-buying

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January 23, 2023

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices ...

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BeADecider To Collaborate With Osun INEC On Voters Education

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January 21, 2023

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As the 2023 General Elections draws closer, the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent ...

Ekiti By-election: INEC Confirms Three Dead, Suspends Poll

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‘INEC Won’t Surrender To Security Threats, To Conduct Mock Accreditation’

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January 18, 2023

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TO convince those who have expressed strong reservations about the functionality of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System ...

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AA Sets To Write AGF, Foreign Embassies Over Exclusion By INEC

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January 17, 2023

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The Adekunle Omo-Aje leadership of the Action Alliance (AA) has said it will write the ...

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Taraba Politics: Chief Kente Sues APC, INEC, Sen. Bwacha Over Contempt Of Court

CSOs Condemn Arrest Of Accredited Observer During Mock Accreditation Exercise By DSS

We’re Monitoring Your Activities, NANS Tells INEC

BVAS Not Compromised In Osun 2022 Election – INEC

INEC Returns Odii Name As Guber Candidate

Femi Falana Reveals Why INEC Should Be Blame For Adeleke Sacked At Osun Tribunal

INEC Says It’s Collaborating With ICPC, EFCC To Check Vote-buying

BeADecider To Collaborate With Osun INEC On Voters Education

‘INEC Won’t Surrender To Security Threats, To Conduct Mock Accreditation’

AA Sets To Write AGF, Foreign Embassies Over Exclusion By INEC

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