Posts Tagged: #AgriInvestment
Kogi govt urged to focus more on agriculture
The Executive Director of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Dr. Patrick Adebola, has commended Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration’s strides in governance, infrastructure, and human resource development. He noted
RESIDAR partners IJebu Market to tackle Nigeria’s food crisis
In a strategic move to address Nigeria’s food security challenges and promote agribusiness investment, Lagos-based real estate firm RESIDAR Limited has partnered with IJebu Market, an agronomy-focused company specializing in agricultural supply-chain solutions. This collaboration
Benue plans to revive farming in 2025 as security improves
Benue State is set to enhance food production through an intensified farming campaign in 2025, leveraging federal government support to revitalize its agrarian economy. Governor Hyacinth Alia announced this after a meeting with Vice President
FG flags off national dry season farming in C’River
In a landmark move for Nigerian agriculture, the federal government has unveiled the 2024/2025 National Dry Season farming program. This initiative, led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, was launched
NCA unveils sustainable food security strategic plans at C’River summit
In a concerted effort to address pressing challenges in the agricultural sector and support smallholder farmers, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has unveiled a comprehensive development strategy aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity
AfDB Calls For Enhanced Local Production As Nigeria Spent $10bn On Food Imports In 2023
The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, underscored the critical need for Nigeria to address its $10 billion food import bill. Speaking at the
Katsina expands dam project to boost irrigation, agriculture
The Katsina State Government has announced the upcoming launch of the second phase of the Danja Dam project, a significant step toward enhancing the state’s irrigation capacity and boosting agricultural productivity. This initiative aims to
FG, ACCI woo investors for agricultural revolution
Agriculture is rapidly gaining attention within Nigeria as the country looks to solidify its economic foundation beyond oil. The Federal Government recently called on local and international stakeholders to leverage Nigeria’s agricultural potential by investing
500 exhibitors for Abuja Chamber’s fair on farm technology
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with Autodex Nigeria Limited and Afreximbank, is set to host the inaugural Farm, Food, and Allied Technologies (FARMFATECH) Expo 2024. Scheduled for November 5-7, this
Third agribusiness roundtable conference opens in Uyo
The Agribusiness Roundtable International Conference, UYO 2024, has commenced at Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event aligns with Akwa Ibom’s ARISE Agenda, an economic blueprint focusing on agricultural transformation
