The International Funds for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said on Tuesday that N8billion has been earmarked to boost agricultural production in seven states that were in partnership with the fund. (IFAD Boost Agricultural Production) Alhaji Abdullahi Surajo, the head of knowledge management communication of the fund, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency […]
The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between governor Aminu Bello Masari’s led government and Tamani Farms is reviving the agricultural potentials of Katsina State, an All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Arch Ahmad Kabiru Abdulahi, has said. According to Abdullahi, Tamani Farms who are the producers of Gino Tomato paste, are out to ensure […]
Banks’ Credit To Private Sector Rise To N16.7trn In 2018, As the macroeconomic and business environment in Nigeria improves alongside a growing consumer confidence, analysts at FSDH Research said they expect banking industry credit to the private sector to grow in 2018. The analysts in a report yesterday said the drop in the yields on […]
Crops Production Output In 2017, Nigeria has recorded an increase in crops production and in land areas agricultural cultivation in 2017 above the 2016 production records. A report on the 2017 Wet Season Agricultural Performance Survey (APS) report presented by the Federal Government in Abuja on Tuesday, said the overall Farm yields still remained below […]
“Benue Anti-Grazing Law” Governor Samuel Ortom has alleged of a fresh plot to attack Benue, claiming influx of over one million cattle since the launch of Exercise Ayem Akpatuma in the state by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai. Taking the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche and […]
Expert Urges Nigerians To Prioritise Cassava Production, The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has urged Nigerians to give more priority to cassava production to reduce poverty and enhance food security. Dr Debisi Araba, the centre’s Regional Director, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. […]
“Minister Ogbeh Should Tread With Caution” IT is dangerous to be overzealous and to run too far ahead of the pack when there is social tension. In a democracy, it pays for government officials to consult thoroughly, think carefully through policies and apply circumspection in their execution to carry the public along. True democrats are […]
The Federal Government, has said that the on-going Kaduna International Trade Fair is well-timed and aptly linked to the nation’s industrial revolution plan. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 39th edition of the Kaduna Fair in Kaduna, President Muhammed Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says the Federal Government will train 100 rice farmers in Kebbi, as part of efforts to boost rice production in the country. The minister said this on Monday in Birnin Kebbi when he declared open the two-day Farmers Forum and Exhibition, jointly organised by the […]
BOA Rice Cultivating: The Bank of Agriculture will soon open more offices in states with a large number of rice farmers to ease access to its facilities, according to its Director-General, Alhaji Kabir Adamu. Adamu, who disclosed this on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting hosted by the Sokoto branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Lake Chad Basin Restoration Will Boost Agriculture, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Monday said the Lake Chad Basin (LCB) would contribute to the economic and food reserves of countries on its borders if restored. Mr Getachew Engida, the Deputy Director General (DDG) UNESCO said this in Abuja at the opening […]
Banking sector lending to the private sector will rise to N16.7 trillion this year, up by 6.34 percent, from N15.7 trillion recorded in 2017. Analysts at FSDH Merchant Bank made this projection in the company’s weekly insights released yesterday. They also noted that the agricultural sector is faced with many challenges which make it difficult […]
Economy: Buhari Hails Dangote, Private Sector, President Muhammadu Buhari has described the role of the Dangote Group as key to his administration’s plan for economic recovery and growth. The President who urged the private sector operators to join hand in bolstering Nigeria’s economy, said the key to modern economic growth and development is in the […]
Palm Oil Importation Cost Will Continue To Rise, The National President, National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) Henry Olatujoye, in this interview with GBENGA AKINFENWA, listed challenges facing the palm oil industry and why the country may not achieve self-sufficiency in palm oil anytime soon. • Banning Would Promote Smuggling • We Cannot Achieve […]
NCAM Boss Deplores Dominance Of Agricultural Sector, The Acting Executive Director of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM ), Ilorin, Dr Yomi Kasali has deplored the dominance of the nation’s agricultural sector by ageing population. He believed that the farmers surprisingly still contribute about 70 per cent of the Nigerian Food Production capacities despite their […]