The Kogi State Government has begun the distribution of five million improved hybrid cashew seedlings to farmers across the state, as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, job creation and export promotion.‎‎The initiative was announced on Friday at the Government House in Lokoja during the flag-off ceremony of the 2026 Cashew Farming Season and the unveiling of the state’s Cashew Procurement and Trade Policy 2025.‎‎Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo said years of poor coordination and lack of unity among stakeholders in the cashew production value chain hindered Kogi State from fully harnessing its vast agricultural resources.‎‎The governor described cashew as a strategic...

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission, KERC, has issued permits to mini-grid investors to enhance access to electricity in underserved communities in the state. The beneficiaries include Havewill Energy Limited, Prado Power Limited, Cross Boundary Limited, and Magnificent Gateway Limited. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Kogi State Commissioner for Energy and Rural Development, Engr Mohamed Abdulmutalib, congratulated the developers for meeting regulatory standards and demonstrating professionalism in the renewable energy sector. Represented by his Technical Assistant, Isa Sule, the Commissioner emphasized that reliable and clean energy is vital for economic growth and improved livelihoods, especially in underserved rural areas. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KERC, Engr Ibrahim...

The Kogi State Government has begun the distribution of five million improved hybrid cashew seedlings to farmers across the state, as part of efforts...

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission, KERC, has issued permits to mini-grid investors to enhance access to electricity in underserved communities in the state. The...