Tag: cattle ranching

Open Grazing Debate: Northern Elders Call Collaboration

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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for a collaborative and inclusive approach to decision-making in the ongoing debate regarding the proposed law to phase out open grazing and establish ranching agencies. The proposed law sparked conflicting views last week among some northern senators and stakeholders in the country. In a statement by its Director of Publicity […]

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Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Cattle Rearing after Stormy Debate

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A bill to establish the National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission has been passed by the Nigerian senate. The bill was passed after a heated debate on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger Zam representing Benue North West was meant to control and regulate cattle rearing ranching business across the country. Explaining the […]

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