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AfDB President canvasses accelerated efforts to reduce food prices in Nigeria
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for accelerated efforts to increase food production…
FG urged to establish presidential initiative for oil palm development
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has appealed to the federal government to set up a…
Biotech society lists advantages of GMO crops
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) crops are healthier to eat, in many cases, than non-GMO crops, says Sylvia Uzochukwu,…
Stakeholders seek review of existing gender policies on agricultural export
The Farmers Aggregators Initiative of Nigeria and other stakeholders have called for a comprehensive review of existing gender…
FG, World Bank partner to expand rural access, agricultural marketing
The Federal Government says it is collaborating with the World Bank to scale up the Rural Access and…
Palm Oil: NPPAN, UNIDO attract €300m investment
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria says its collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Office will…
AIF 2024: Nigeria’s SAPZ Phase II attracts $2.2bn investment interest
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group said it facilitated about $2.2 billion in capital…
NEPC frowns at $480 million expenditure on rice importation
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Thursday described the continuous spending of $480 million on importing three…
World Bank approves establishment of livestock centre in Kogi
The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) has been selected by the World Bank as…
Stakeholders say accurate data crucial for Nigeria’s agric mechanisation
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have emphasised the importance of accurate data in realising the full potential of…