Tag: #Agriculture
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NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA COOPERATION MARKS AFRICA’S STRONG VOICE AT G20
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised the growing cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa as a crucial platform ensuring Africa’s priorities are heard in global decision-making arenas. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, spoke at the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation and agriculture held in Abuja, ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg…
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NIGERIA, NAMIBIA PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES AT UNGA
Shared history and future ambitions drive deeper collaboration between Nigeria and Namibia. On the sidelines of UNGA, Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima to reaffirm partnership and discuss boosting relations. Shettima also met Gates Foundation leaders, praising their support in health, agriculture, and financial inclusion, while seeking greater investment in education and…
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UK-NIGERIA TRADE HITS RECORD £7.9 BILLION WITH ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP
New trade pact boosts collaboration in tech, finance, agriculture, and education for mutual growth. British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery announced UK-Nigeria trade has surged to £7.9 billion ($16 trillion Naira), driven by the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). The deal removes barriers and targets sectors like fintech, AI, agriculture, and higher education to create…
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FCTA LAUNCHES 50% SUBSIDISED FERTILISER PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Subsidised fertiliser aimed at empowering farmers and promoting agriculture in the FCT. The Federal Capital Territory Administration, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, began distributing fertilisers at half price across six Area Councils to fight food insecurity. The initiative targets genuine farmers, with strict monitoring and support from FAO and IITA to build capacity. Emphasizing agriculture…
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EGYPT SEEKS TO DEEPEN COOPERATION WITH ZIMBABWE IN BROADCASTING AND DEVELOPMENT
Egypt plans to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe, focusing on development and training in public broadcasting, healthcare, agriculture, water purification, tourism, and housing. Egyptian Ambassador Salwa Mowafi and Zimbabwe’s Minister Jenfan Muswere discussed expanding collaboration across these strategic sectors. Both nations aim to boost political, economic, and technical cooperation, with a special emphasis on modernizing media…
