How LAPO is making great impact in Nigerian agriculture, by Sunday E. Azu
Agriculture is deeply woven into the fabric of Nigeria’s history and culture and it remains a central pillar of the economy. A dominant sector in Nigeria, it consistently contributes (specific…
CBN AND THE GROWING INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE, BY ARIZE NWOBU
March 30, 2022 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has triggered a growing interest and return to agriculture through various innovative policy initiatives which supports farmers and protects lenders. The…
NIMASA DG prescribes more focus on agriculture, solid minerals to grow economy
March 3, 2022 Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has urged the Federal Government to harness agriculture and solid mineral for…
Konga leverages e-Commerce to boost agriculture, help local farmers
Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite retail giant, has once again led from the front, revolutionizing agriculture in Nigeria by leveraging e-Commerce in helping rural farmers access better agricultural inputs such as…
Our $37bn external reserve still robust to support economy – Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the low crude oil prices were surmountable, as he declared that Nigeria’s foreign reserves of about $37 billion…
First Bank: Why we won’t stop promoting agriculture – Awosika
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. on Monday said it would remain committed to the Federal Government’s diversification drive with the development of agricultural value chain to boost employment. Mrs Ibukun…
Buhari govt’s focus on agriculture will boost economy – Adesina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB) says Nigeria has all it takes to be “a power house in food and agriculture” on the African continent. Adesina, who…
2019: Gombe State governorship aspirant promises to revive agriculture
Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya, the governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, has promised to revive agriculture and human capital development, if voted into…
Katsina registers farmers for wet season rice production programme
June 26, 2018 Katsina registers farmers for wet season rice production programme He said the farmers were registered as bona-fide members of the association, adding that their data was being…
Ministry tasks Nigerians on agriculture to ensure food security
June 25, 2018 The Ministry of Budget and National Planning on Monday urged Nigerians to embrace agriculture to ensure food security. Mr Sam Eloho, Director of Economic Growth in the…