Netherlands hints partnership with Nigeria on oil palm development in three states
The Netherlands on Wednesday said it was concluding plans to further boost its agricultural ties with Nigeria, especially with oil palm development programme in...
CBN releases N35.9bn to finance projects under commercial agriculture credit scheme
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released N35.9 billion to 166 projects under its Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme.
The CBN Governor, Mr...
Agriculture pivot for economic growth, development -FG
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture says the Federal Government has made agriculture a pivot for growth and development in response to the need to...
Oke-Ogun youths launch Green Revolution Scheme to tackle unemployment
Oke Ogun Youth Association of Oyo State has announced the launch of its Green Revolution Scheme to tackle unemployment in the region.
A statement by...
Over 70% of rice in Nigerian markets are foreign – Report
Despite concrete and visible interventions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) via the Anchors Borrowers Programme (ABP) on the rice sub-sector of the...
Agriculture: Nigeria, Netherlands to collaborate on improved seeds – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Audu Ogbeh, says the Federal Government will collaborate with the government of The Netherlands on improved...
Nigeria, Brazil unveil $1.1bn agricultural mechanization programme
The Federal Government and the Government of Brazil on Thursday inaugurated 1.1billion dollar agricultural mechanization programme that covers the entire agricultural value chain in...
CACS: 487 business owners benefit N407.36bn in 8 years
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that 487 business owners have benefited N407 billion from its Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS) between...
Flooding: Food shortages, high inflation may persist
The rate of inflation in Nigeria will increase further in coming months if the shortage of food caused by severe flooding in about 14...
Dangote set to boost local production of tomato
…Signs N500m Investment Agreement with Katsina State to revive Songhai Project
The Group President/CE, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, July 5, 2018, signed...