Tag: #Agriculture
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BENUE MOVES TO CUT FARM LOSSES WITH NEW EXPORT AGENCY BILL
Lawmakers push plan to save up to 50% of wasted produce and boost farmers’ income. A bill to establish the Benue State Post-Harvest Management and Export Agency (BESMEA) has passed second reading at the State Assembly in Makurdi, signaling a major push to tackle farm losses and improve exports. Leading the debate, McClinton Manger said…
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BAUCHI EYES $200M AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BOOST
Governor Bala Mohammed says the state is ready to tick every global box to unlock a massive agriculture investment. Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi’s commitment to meeting all international standards required to secure a proposed $200 million agro-industrial investment backed by the Islamic Development Bank and other partners. Speaking while receiving the Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
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FG DEPLOYS 2,000+ TRACTORS TO SUPERCHARGE FARMING, BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Major mechanisation push aims to empower farmers, increase yields, and strengthen Nigeria’s food independence. The Bank of Agriculture and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have rolled out more than 2,000 tractors and heavy-duty machines to mechanised farmers under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (NAMP). Backed by Heifer International and Heifer…
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NCS TO BREAK EXPORT BARRIERS FOR ONION FARMERS
Nigeria’s onion exporters get a boost! The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged to remove non-tariff barriers and streamline operations to make exports easier for onion farmers and other traders. Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi assured stakeholders that customs will work with relevant agencies to create a facilitating trade environment. The move follows a visit by the…
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FG LAUNCHES DRIVE TO STABILISE FARM INPUT PRICES, BOOST AGRICULTURE
Farmers to benefit from cheaper inputs and modern equipment under VCDP initiative. The Federal Government is taking bold steps to reduce the cost of farm inputs and ease the burden on farmers nationwide, Agriculture Minister Sen. Abubakar Kyari said on Wednesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Speaking at the flag-off of the FG/IFAD Value Chain Development…
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ETHIOPIA, UAE TEAM UP TO FUTURE-PROOF FARMING
From coffee farms to global markets, Ethiopia and the UAE are joining forces to make agriculture more resilient, profitable and climate-smart. The two countries have kicked off a strategic initiative aimed at boosting value addition in Ethiopia’s coffee sector, helping farmers adapt to climate change, and strengthening the country’s export competitiveness. Officials say the focus…
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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…
