FAO tasks Nigeria on livestock sector investment for food, economic growth
The Food Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Tuesday tasked the Federal government to show more commitment in the livestock sector to enhance food security and economic growth in the country. Mr Fred Kafeero, FAO Representative in Nigeria made this known in abuja at
Learn MoreHow Africa can leverage tech to boost agriculture, create jobs – stakeholders at ASA
Chairman, board of directors, Sterling Bank Plc Asue Ighodalo, has identified five core areas that should be articulated in the quest to boost agriculture in Nigeria and on the African continent. The chairman stated this in his address at the virtual Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) organised
Learn MoreOndo, Private Firm Float N4.2bn Egg Processing Company
The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwatotimi Akeredolu, has flagged off the construction of egg processing factory worth N4.2 billion. The company, Sunshine Food Processing Concept Limited, located at Emure-Ile in Owo Local Government is being promoted by Imperial Capital, with 45 per cent equity and Ondo
Learn MoreFIN, Project Capital+ Hold Discussion on Funding Agric Sector.
Global consulting firm, Foreign Investment Network (FIN), is set to hold a strategic session targeting growth and funding the nation’s Agric sector. FIN is charged with a mandate to facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and intra-African collaborations across sectors. READ: Nigeria Set to Attain Self-Sufficiency in
Learn MoreJulius Berger to diversify into Agro-processing industry
The Board of Julius Berger has approved a diversification opportunity for the company in Agro-processing, at the board meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. The company made this known in an Adhoc announcement sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the investing public, and other
Learn MoreNigeria Set to Attain Self-Sufficiency in Fertiliser Production.
The Federal Government has revealed that the country is well on her way to attaining self-sufficiency in the production of fertilisers. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, made this remark at the opening of a 3- day Workshop on the
Learn MoreYouths Now interested In Agriculture – Federal Government
The Federal government says it is set to mechanize agricultural production because the involvement of youths in the sector will ensure food security, create jobs, and increase foreign exchange earnings for the country. The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu disclosed this when
Learn MoreFederal Governments seeks partnership with institute, investors on post-harvest management
The Federal Government, on Saturday, urged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to collaborate with governments at all levels to minimise post-harvest losses of farm produce being recorded in the country. Dr Muazu AbdulKadir, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, made the call
Learn MoreNDBDA board commends Songhai farm project’s progress
The Songhai Integrated farm project in Kpong Community, Rivers State, has been described as a key intervention that will help to achieve food security and sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of zero hunger. Chairman, Board of Directors of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Chisso Dattijo,
Learn MoreWe Will Renovate 9 Veterinary Facilities — Oyo Commissioner for Agriculture
Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to the development of all sectors of agriculture and services in the State as it announced its readiness to renovate the nine veterinary facilities in the State. The State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Jacob Ojemuyiwa Ojekunle
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