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Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi

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Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi

Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi

Tomato farmers reap benefits in Kogi. Tomato farmers in Kogi are experiencing improved yields and higher incomes following the introduction of new measures aimed at reducing post-harvest losses.

Tomato farmers in Kogi are experiencing improved yields and higher incomes following the introduction of new measures aimed at reducing post-harvest losses.

A survey revealed that the initiatives led by agricultural extension officers and farmer cooperatives, are gradually transforming the tomato industry in Kogi.

According to Salihu Adobanyi, Kogi’s chairman of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, the measures include improved post-harvest handling, training programmes for rural farmers, and the use of ventilated plastic crates.

He said, “These efforts have reduced physical damage during transportation and prevented spoilage. Additionally, solar drying methods and small cold storage facilities are being adopted to manage excess harvest and extend shelf life.”

Mr Adobanyi commended the state government for creating an enabling environment for farmers and praised President Bola Tinubu for supporting farmers with input supplies.

He, however, appealed to the government to address the inadequate preservation facilities and processing companies in the state, citing the need for industries to process and preserve perishable produce.

Musa Abdullahi, a small-scale farmer in Lokoja, expressed excitement over the bumper harvest of tomatoes this season, but expressed concerns over inadequate storage facilities and off takers.

“We’re happy with the harvest, but we’re worried about storage. We don’t have access to cold storage facilities, so some of our tomatoes are already going bad. We need help with preservation techniques or storage facilities to reduce our losses,” Mr Abdullahi said.

Ibrahim Usman, a large-scale farmer, said they have invested in storage facilities but not enough to accommodate and preserve their bumper harvest.

He added, “We have invested in some storage facilities, but it’s not enough. We’re looking at exploring partnerships with processing companies to secure a market for our produce.

“The government could help facilitate these partnerships and provide incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.”

Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi

Tomato Farmers Reap Benefits In Kogi

 

A female farmer, Alice Halidu, said women are facing challenges in accessing land for farming due to gender parity.

“As women, we face challenges accessing credit and inputs. We need support with financing and training to improve our yields and quality.

“The Kogi Government has been trying to capture more women in farming, but they should provide more opportunities for women farmers to access resources and markets,” she urged.

A manager at Mack Farm Agro-allied Company, John Mathias, said, “As a processing company, we are interested in sourcing tomatoes from local farmers, but we need a consistent supply of high-quality produce.

“We’re willing to partner with farmers who can meet our standards and provide training on post-harvest handling and farming practices.”

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Nigeria Customs Honours Retiring Officers, Celebrates Outstanding Athletes in Ogun

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has honoured its retiring officers and celebrated athletes for their outstanding performance at the recently concluded Zone ‘A’ Inter-Command Competition.
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The Command hosted the special dinner on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at Idiroko, Ogun State, bringing together representatives of sister agencies from Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, traditional rulers, friends and other well-wishers.

Speaking at the event, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Controller (DC) Oladapo Afeni, described the honourees as officers who demonstrated discipline, courage and commitment to serving a cause greater than themselves.

“To our retiring officers, tonight is about honouring a lifetime of duty, leadership and unyielding integrity. You have carried the weight of responsibility on your shoulders, guided younger generations and anchored this organisation through every season,” Afeni said.

The Acting CAC noted that the standards established by the retiring officers would continue to serve as a reference point for those still in active service. He also encouraged the retirees to embrace their transition from active service as an opportunity to explore new experiences and devote more quality time to their families and loved ones.

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The retiring officers expressed appreciation to the Command for organising the event and recognising their years of service and dedication. Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Hafiz Badre, encouraged serving officers to uphold professionalism and dedication as they discharge their responsibilities.

The dinner also provided an opportunity to recognise athletes of the Command who excelled during the recently concluded Zone ‘A’ Inter-Command Competition, with their achievements celebrated as a reflection of discipline, teamwork and commitment.
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NAF Commissions 30-flat Residential Facility in Makurdi to Promote personnel welfare, Says Better Home, Stronger Force

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NAF Commissions 30-flat Residential Facility in Makurdi to Promote personnel welfare, Says Better Home, Stronger Force

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to personnel welfare and operational readiness with the commissioning of a newly completed 30-flat residential facility for married non-commissioned officers at NAF Base Makurdi.
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Commissioning the facility on 18 September 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, DFS, stated that providing decent accommodation for personnel and their families is essential to building a focused, motivated and mission-ready force capable of meeting Nigeria’s security demands.

Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal AY Abdullahi, the CAS noted that the facility reflects the Service’s sustained investment in the wellbeing of its personnel. He emphasised that an airman provided with decent living conditions is better positioned to remain focused and fully committed to duty, as improved accommodation helps reduce domestic pressures while enhancing morale, productivity and operational effectiveness.

The 30-flat facility is expected to ease accommodation challenges and improve the quality of life of beneficiaries while contributing to NAF’s capacity to deliver airpower in support of national security objectives.

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The CAS urged personnel to maintain the facility responsibly, stressing that investments in welfare are not only about improving living conditions but are also critical to sustaining a professional, resilient and effective fighting force.
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US President Trump Lists 25 Achievements of First 20 Months in Office

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US President Trump Lists 25 Achievements of First 20 Months in Office

President Donald Trump has listed 25 achievements he said his administration had recorded since returning to office in January 2025.
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Trump made the claims in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, where he highlighted his administration’s policies on immigration, taxes, trade, crime, defence, energy, education and foreign affairs.

Among the achievements listed by the US president were what he described as the “most secure border in history”, the signing of the Laken Riley Act and what he called the largest drop in the US murder rate in history.

Below is the full list:

Achieved the most secure border in history – ZERO illegal aliens admitted to the United States in the past 16 months.
Signed the Laken Riley Act to get dangerous criminal aliens off our streets.
Achieved the largest drop in the murder rate EVER recorded, to the lowest level in 125 years-since 1900.
Signed the largest tax cuts in American History – the Great Big Beautiful Bill-including No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and No Tax on Social Security for our great seniors.

Secured commitments for $19.2 trillion dollars of new investment in the United States.
Imposed historic tariffs to bring back American Manufacturing – including 50% tariffs on foreign copper, aluminum, and steel, and 25% tariffs on foreign automobiles.
The stock market has set 80 all-time record highs since the election.

More Americans are working today than at any time in the history of our country.
Made the largest-ever investment in the United States Armed Forces- $1 trillion dollars this year, and hopefully $1.5 trillion next year.
Captured and brought to justice the outlaw dictator of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, through Operation Absolute Resolve.

Obliterated Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity with Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury to ensure Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon.
Conducted numerous successful military strikes to smash the drug cartels operating in our hemisphere-brought the flow of deadly fentanyl across our border down by a record 60%.

Secured Most Favoured Nation agreements to reduce the cost of many prescription drugs by price differences of 300, 400, 500, and 600 percent.
Terminated the Green New Scam, declared a National Energy Emergency, and began to Drill, Baby, Drill.
Ended the insane Electric Vehicle Mandate and other crippling regulations on American Automobiles.

American Exports have soared to the highest level in American history-we are on track to export an unprecedented $2.5 TRILLION dollars in goods this year alone.
17 Abolished all discriminatory “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion” (DEI) policies throughout the federal government and private sector.
Banned MEN from playing in women’s sports.
Banned transgender ideology and critical race theory in our schools.

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Launched Trump Accounts – tax free investment accounts for every American child, starting with $1,000 for every newborn child.
Settled 8 raging wars with historic peace deals in our first 12 months- including the War in Gaza.

Got all living hostages returned to their families, both living and dead.
Halted all refugee admissions to the United States, including from Somalia and other dangerous places.
Deployed National Guard to restore Law and Order to Washington, D.C., Memphis, and New Orleans.
Made English the Official Language of the United States.

The list comes as the Trump administration continues to promote its record ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
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