25 July 2026
Research

FUL Marks First Cucumber Harvest from Screen House Project

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recorded a significant achievement with the first harvest of cucumbers from its Screen House Farm, a collaborative project between the Faculty of Agriculture and the Kogi Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative. The event, which was part of the activities leading up to the institution’s 9th Convocation Ceremony,

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Research

Smart Agric Project Boosts Bauchi Farmers’ Skills, Productivity

Farmers in Bauchi State have hailed the Savanna Institute for Sustainable Development (SISDev) for introducing an innovative agriculture education programme aimed at improving soil fertility and boosting productivity. Implemented under the Soil Values Project funded by the International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC), the initiative trains farmers and extension agents on soil health, water conservation, and

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Universities

FUL Records First Cucumber Harvest from Screen House Project

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recorded its first harvest of cucumbers from the institution’s Screen House Farm, developed in partnership with the Kogi Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. The event, held ahead of the university’s 9th Convocation Ceremony, was attended by government officials, academics, and dignitaries. It marked a milestone in FUL’s

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CSR in Education

SmartSoil Project Charts New Path for Agric Innovation

The SmartSoil Project took a major step toward national impact as stakeholders converged for its Close-out and Evaluation meeting, held from July 10 to 11, 2025, at the Envoy Hotel in Abuja. The Two-Day event provided a platform to assess the project’s achievements, identify challenges, and chart a course for its sustainability and scalability. Participants,

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