Posts Tagged: #AgriInvestment
Nigeria’s agricultural crisis: A threat to economic stability
Nigeria’s heavy reliance on crude oil continues to hinder its economic diversification efforts, leaving the country vulnerable to global market fluctuations. Agriculture, once a key driver of the economy, remains largely untapped due to insecurity
PR can shift perceptions, attract investment in agriculture – Ogun gov
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has highlighted the importance of utilizing public relations to transform negative perceptions about agriculture in Nigeria. Speaking through the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, during
Jigawa wheat farmers enjoy 75% subsidy -Namadi
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has announced a significant subsidy program for local wheat farmers, with the state government covering 75% of the costs of agricultural inputs. This initiative aims to boost wheat
Agric growth slows to 1.4% in Q2 on worsening insecurity
Nigeria’s agricultural growth slowed to 1.4% in Q2 2024 due to worsening insecurity and rising production costs, down from 1.5% year-on-year. Insecurity has forced many farmers to abandon their land, driving food inflation. The sector
IITA, TAAT, Sasakawa convene stakeholders for West African seed roadmap
Stakeholders from Benin and across Africa are organizing a summit titled “Building a Harmonized Roadmap for Seed Sector Transformation” from June 20-22, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin. The summit, involving various international and national organizations, aims
IFAD’s support of smallholder farmers hits $1.5b
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has invested more than $1.5 billion in aiding smallholder rural farmers in Nigeria since 1978. Dr. Donal Brown, the Associate Vice President of IFAD, disclosed this during a
C/River To Develop 7-Year Plan To Boost Oil Palm, Cocoa, Coffee
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has tasked a newly inaugurated committee with creating a 7-year strategic plan to enhance the production and value of cocoa, coffee, and oil palm fruits. During the committee’s
News Review: RETOOLING THE ECONOMY THROUGH AGRICULTURE (ThisDay)
According to ThisDay Newspaper, Governor Bassey Otu’s strategic initiatives to harness the agricultural potential of Cross River State are a pivotal development for the agri-food sector. By focusing on key commodities like cocoa, palm oil,
