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Continue reading →: Dr. Halima Gambo Becomes First Female Vice President of the Veterinary Council of NigeriaDr. Halima Gambo has made history as the first female Vice President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), continuing the legacy of strong female leadership within the council. Her election follows the tenure of Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju, the immediate past president, who drove significant impact in advancing the…
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Continue reading →: Prof. Mathew Adamu Elected as President of the Veterinary Council of NigeriaProf. Mathew Adamu, FCVSN, KSM, has been elected as the 12th President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN). His election follows his previous roles within the council, having served as a Member and later as Vice President. With his vast experience and expertise, stakeholders in the veterinary profession anticipate…
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Continue reading →: FG and Brazil’s JBS S.A. to Empower 37,000 Youths in Livestock FarmingThe Nigerian government has launched a groundbreaking initiative to recruit 37,000 young Nigerians into livestock farming under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Initiative on Youths and Livestock Development. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made this announcement during a strategic meeting with JBS S.A., a leading Brazilian agribusiness…
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Continue reading →: FG Unveils Livestock Sector Transformation Plan at Ministerial Press BriefingThe Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Nigeria’s livestock industry as a key driver of job creation, economic growth, and food security. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Muktar, outlined the government’s ambitious plans to unlock the full…
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Continue reading →: JBS to Invest $2.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Livestock Sector, Targets Ogun as Key HubJBS, the world’s leading protein producer, has unveiled plans to inject $2.5 billion into Nigeria’s livestock industry over the next five years. Ogun State has been earmarked as a central hub for this massive investment, which aims to enhance meat production, modernize processing facilities, and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.…
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Continue reading →: Funding Agriculture: How Nigerian States Are Allocating Their BudgetsPresident Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the agriculture sector, unveiling an ambitious plan to tackle food security, affordability, and sustainability. With interventions ranging from fertilizer distribution to mechanization and security for farmers, the goal is clear: making food more accessible and affordable for all Nigerians. But do…
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Continue reading →: Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to Hold Ministerial Press Briefing February 21The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced a ministerial press briefing scheduled for February 21, 2025. The event, to be led by the Honourable Minister, Idi Mukhtar Malha, will take place at the Press Centre, Radio House, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, at 12:00 noon. Further details on the briefing…
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Continue reading →: Avian Influenza Outbreak in FCT: What You Need to KnowAccording to reports on the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS) portal, outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly referred to as bird flu, has been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (F.C.T.). Government Response The Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria earlier issued a circular urging: What You Can…
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Continue reading →: Katsina State Empowers Women with ₦5 Billion Goat Distribution InitiativeIn a bold move to strengthen livestock farming and drive economic progress, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has launched a massive livestock empowerment program, distributing 40,000 goats worth over ₦5 billion to women across the state. This initiative is designed to boost rural livelihoods, enhance food security, and position…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Launches 40 Million-Dose Solar-Powered Vaccine Storage Facility to Strengthen Animal HealthIn a major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector, the Federal Government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art solar-powered vaccine storage facility in Sheda, along the Abuja-Lokoja Road in the Federal Capital Territory. The facility, with a capacity to store 40 million doses, was officially unveiled on Wednesday by the Minister of Livestock…
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