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Attention to agric’ll end food scarcity, boost economy – Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2016 0

At a time when the Federal Government is focusing on agriculture, in its diversification programme, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that Nigeria could overcome recession and food shortage and experience economic boom if it is fully committed to the growth of

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FG urges seed companies on improved seedlings to farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2016 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Chief Audu Ogbe has urge seed companies to come up with more innovative ways of distribution of improved seedlings to farmers at the right time. Speaking at the 2016 annual seed fair organized by the National Agricultural Seeds Councils (NASC) at Sheda Abuja last week, the Minister said, […]

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Ogun collaborates Agence Francaise, Lafarge Africa on agro-forestry project

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2016 0

The Ogun Government on Monday said it has embarked on agro-forestry project at Imeko-Aworo Forest Reserve in collaboration with the Agence Francaise de Development and Lafarge Africa. The state Commissioner for Forestry, Mr. Kolawole Lawal, made this known during an assessment tour of the project site in Yewa North Local Government Area. Lawal said that […]

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Dangote Group expands investments into agriculture, mining

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2016 0

The Dangote Group has expanded its investments into agriculture and mining, Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Corporate Communications of the group, said in Kano. He said at a media forum in Kano that the aim was to beat the economic recession in the country. According to him, “The group reviewed its business plan to develop its […]

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FG to spend N30bn to develop agro-industrial hub – Ogbeh

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2016 0

The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has said that the Federal Government will spend N30 billion to develop the biggest agro-industrial hub in West Africa. Ogbeh made the statement on Tuesday when he visited the 15,000 hectares of land to be used for the hub in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory. He said […]

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Agriculture in Nigeria is a risky business – Stanbic IBTC boss

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2016 0

Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Mrs Sola David-Borha, has said investing in agriculture involves high risk even as the Federal Government is looking towards diversification through the sector. David-Borha said agriculture involves patient money and the reality is that agriculture in Nigeria today is at high risk. Speaking at the 2016 Stanbic IBTC […]

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CBN to fund rice milling plant for Coscharis farm

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2016 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it will fund the rice milling plant for the 2000-hectare Coscharis Farm located at Anaku, in Anambra State, to ensure that the product is made available to consumers. Besides, the apex bank has reassured that it’s ready to support any entrepreneurial initiative aimed at liberating the country from […]

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FG Commits To Making Right Policies To Push Agriculture Sector

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2016 0

The Nigerian government says it is committed to propagating right policies and programmes that will encourage private investor participation in Agriculture and its value chains. It says this commitment is part of the efforts to boost development drive through economic diversification. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Heineken Lukpobiri, gave the assurance at the

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Poultry farming will boost Nigeria’s economy – PAN

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2016 0

The Chairman, Poultry Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Mr. Oladapo Robinson, has said poultry production will stimulate economic growth and enhance foreign exchange earnings for the country. He also stressed that the venture would enhance national food security. He spoke during the Kwara Poultry exhibition in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Wednesday.

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Land Use Act Unfavourable To Agriculture – Ogbeh

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2016 0

Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development says the current Land Use Act is not favourable to agricultural activities and needs amendment. Ogbeh stated this in the ministry’s Policy and Strategy Document made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday. He said that the Federal Government’s Agricultural […]

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Borno govt spends N5bn on agriculture.

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2016 0

Governor Ibrahim Shettima of Bornu state says his administration has spent over N5 billion in procurement of agricultural equipment as part of the renewed strategy to return the state back as food basket of the nation. The Governor disclosed this, while speaking on the topic, Mitigating the Impact of Crisis and Conflict, at the just […]

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FG to create 490,000 jobs through smart farmer scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

In an effort to effect its strategic plan on job creation, the federal government Wednesday launched the Smart Farmer Scheme (SFS), an ICT based scheme geared to create over 490, 000 jobs as well as boast agriculture The scheme is in fulfillment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to boast agriculture and as well as scale […]

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Buhari said: “We are working night and day to diversify the economy so that we will never again have to rely on one commodity to survive

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the report of the 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit from the organisers. Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, Mr Kyari Bukar, presented the report to President Buhari yesterday at the closing of the e event. The report was received ono behalf of the president by the Minister of Budget and […]

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Is Agriculture the way out of Nigeria’s economic challenges – Ganduje

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has described agriculture as a formidable way to make the nations’ economy bigger and resilient. The governor noted that with the current economic situation caused by falling price of oil globally, Nigeria must return to the drawing board and embrace agriculture for nation building. He made the remark […]

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Abraaj acquires stakes in Indorama fertilizers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

Abraaj Group, a leading investor in global markets, has acquired a minority stake in Indorama Fertilizers, the largest urea fertilizer manufacturer in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Port Harcourt in Nigeria. The company announced on Thursday, that it acquired the stake with its funds. The stake was purchased from Indorama Holdings B.V. Netherlands, a wholly owned subsidiary

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FG urged to explore local research for agricultural development

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2016 0

The Director, Research Development, Institute of International Tropical Agriculture, (IITA) Ibadan, Dr. Robert Asiedu, has advised the Federal Government to seek local research solutions in enhancing agricultural development. Asiedu stated this while delivering keynote address at the Faculty of Science of the institution, with the theme, “Applied Sciences: Tools for

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Adamawa to spend $7.5m on agriculture.

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2016 0

The Adamawa Government said it would partner the World Bank to spend 7.5 million dollars (about N3.54 billion) to fund agriculture programmes in the state. This was revealed on Friday by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Waziri Ahmadu, at the commencement of training for staff and stakeholders of Fadama 111 – […]

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Bill Gates Foundation moves to boost rice, yam production in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2016 0

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it is funding six agricultural commodities value chains with emphasis on rice and yam production to ensure food sufficient in Nigeria. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation in the world, founded by Bill Gates. Dr Audu Grema, the Senior Programme Officer, Agriculture in the […]

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USAID in with private sector partnerships to strengthen Nigerian agriculture

Ihesiulo Grace 22 July 2016 0

  The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched two new partnerships with local agribusinesses Babban Gona and Hello Tractor, highlighting the U.S. governments agricultural and private sector strategy and promoting the development of Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Under this $2 million, two-year partnership, anticipated results include increased

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NITDA, Agric Ministry partner on eAgriculture portal to aid farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2016 0

In the quest at making Nigeria to attain self-sufficient in food production, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has developed an agricultural portal project. The management of the Agency and the project consultant were commended by Chief Audu Ogbe, minister of Agriculture and Rural Development when they paid him a visit to demonstrate the […]