Posts Tagged: #CommercialFarming
NDDC trains Abia youths in rice farming
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural productivity and food security in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a commercial-scale rice farming training program for youths in Abia State. This
Expert calls for large-scale, private commercial agribusinesses
Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, Senior Agriculture Economist at the World Bank, has emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to counter Nigeria’s surging food prices. He advocates for the development and immediate implementation of a
Commercial banks give agric sector N4.68trn loan in 5yrs – Report
A report revealed that Nigerian commercial banks lent N4.68 trillion to the agricultural sector from 2018 to 2022, amid efforts by the Federal Government, state governments, and the FCT to address the food crisis. Published
Insecurity threatens food security – President CBCN
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has voiced concern about Nigeria’s food security, linking it to the prevailing insecurity in the country. Archbishop Ugorji, during the launch
How Islamic Dev’t Bank-Funded Project Helps Farmers In Kano
Abdulrasheed Hamisu Kofarmata, project coordinator for the Kano State Agropastoral Development Project (KSADP), discusses the project’s efforts to boost agricultural activities in Kano State. The 5-year KSADP aims to enhance crop and livestock productivity, funded
Niger gears up for agric powerhouse status as firm invests $25m in shea butter, soya, rice production
Niger State is poised to become a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria with the announcement of a $25 million expansion strategy by the PJS Group for 2024. This strategy builds upon previous investments in the
