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LG Pensioners Protest Non-Payment Of 70-Month Pension Allowance In Benue

1.       To organize members into different classes where they will be taught about the truth of God’s word. . The pensioners lamented that they have been placed under worse conditions, adding that their lives have been worse than ever.

Delegates from across the continent to discuss agriculture and climate change in Nairobi

  Kenya will host the second Africa Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Alliance in Nairobi from Tuesday through Thursday. The event is organized under the theme “From Agreement to Action: Implementing Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for Growth and Resilience in Agriculture.” The theme reflects the emphasis African countries place on the agricultural sector in their INDCs. In a statement, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett said the event is an important opportunity for Africa where agriculture remains fundamental to the livelihoods and food security in the region that are increasingly vulnerable to changes in climate. At the forum, African nations, the private sector and civil society groups will share experiences and evolving practices. Delegates intend to identify common interests and opportunities for action related to rolling out implementation at the national-community level. In addition, delegates will del...

Lokpobiri Tasks Farmers On Periodic Examination Of Agricultural Produce

Lokpobiri Tasks Farmers On Periodic Examination Of Agricultural Produce Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development – Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has called on farmers and food handlers to always carry out periodic examination of their products, to avoid fungal contamination in order to protect public health, and secure good market for Nigeria’s agro-commodities.