Posts Tagged: #AfCFTA
SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape —Shettima
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
UK pledges £204m for Nigeria’s agriculture growth
The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving private-sector investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, pledging to leverage £204 million to enhance climate-resilient farming and economic growth. This funding
FG urges shift from subsistence to industrial agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agriculture sector from a subsistence-based system into a fully industrialized agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and food security. This was the
Farmers seek sustainability of restrictions on importation of poultry products
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urged the Federal Government to uphold its current import restriction policies on frozen poultry products and table eggs, emphasizing the need to protect local poultry farmers and the
AfCFTA: Lake Chad region can earn billions of dollars from moringa, hibiscus
The World Food Programme (WFP) has highlighted the economic potential of Lake Chad’s agriculture, stating that investments in crops such as moringa, hibiscus, and cowpeas could generate billions in revenue for the region. Speaking at
Nigeria’s cocoa market value hits $6billion
The cocoa industry in Nigeria, long a cornerstone of its agricultural economy, is poised for a dramatic transformation as global cocoa prices surge to $10,000 per ton. Stakeholders highlighted the potential for Nigeria’s cocoa exports
Food Crisis: Uzodimma Canvasses Special Funds for Agricultural Research
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for the establishment of a specialized research fund to address food insecurity in Nigeria and drive economic diversification through agriculture. Speaking as a guest lecturer at the
Port inefficiencies seen worsening food insecurity
Nigeria’s seaports, long plagued by congestion, regulatory bottlenecks, and corruption, are stifling the country’s trade potential and aggravating food insecurity. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Trade Policy Review, delays at ports, excessive tariffs,
Flour Mills eyes dual listing after restructuring plan
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), a major player in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied industry, is undergoing a significant business restructuring aimed at driving long-term growth and expanding its footprint across Africa. As part of
Nigeria leads effort to achieve wheat self-sufficiency in West Africa
West and Central African nations are intensifying efforts towards wheat self-sufficiency, with the Second Regional Summit on Wheat Production taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 2-3, 2024. The summit brought together representatives from Nigeria,
