Posts Tagged: #EconomicDevelopment
Psaltry Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Agribusiness
Psaltry International Company, a major cassava processor in Iseyin, Oyo State, has reiterated its commitment to fostering a sustainable agribusiness environment that supports cassava farmers and nearby communities. The company, through its CEO Yemisi Iranloye,
Obaseki links rising inflation to failure to produce export
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki attributed Nigeria’s rising inflation to insufficient domestic production and lack of export goods. During a visit from the World Bank’s APPEALS Project team, Obaseki emphasized that Nigeria’s low production levels
Yobe Sesame Farmers Excited About New Processing Hubs
Sesame farmers in Yobe State are pleased with the establishment of sesame processing plants, which will boost annual production to over 60,000 tonnes and improve the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Yobe government invested
Tanzania woos Nigerian investors to explore abundant resources
The Tanzanian Government is urging Nigerian investors to explore abundant business opportunities in Tanzania, focusing on sectors like agriculture, tourism, and clean energy. Dr. Binilith Mahenge, Chairman of the Tanzania Investment Centre, highlighted Tanzania’s political
Don warns palm oil producers against adulteration
Professor Kehinde Owolarafe from the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has cautioned palm oil industry stakeholders, including producers, distributors, marketers, and retailers, against adulterating the product, citing
Jigawa Kick-Starts Irrigation Farming In Maigatari
The Jigawa State government has finalized plans to initiate dry-season farming in Maigatari and other Sahel areas. Governor Umar Namadi, following his recent business trip to Saudi Arabia, announced that foreign partners are ready to
Saraki Goes Into Oil Palm Investments In Cross River
“Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has disclosed substantial investments in oil palm plantations and other agricultural ventures in Cross River State. During a visit to Governor Bassey Otu in Calabar, Saraki highlighted his investments in
Agribusiness: 48 Youths Get N50,000 Each For Investment
“The National Directorate of Empowerment (NDE) has launched the Community-Based Agricultural Empowerment Scheme (CBAES) in Borno State, disbursing N50,000 each to 48 youths to initiate agricultural businesses. Directed by Malam Abubakar Fikpo, the NDE aims
Soap Noodles: Nigeria Can Save N17bn Using Palm, Coconut Oil, Others — RMRDC
“In 2022, Nigeria imported 35,811 metric tonnes of soap noodles, costing around N17 billion. The Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC) aims to reduce these imports by encouraging domestic production. Soap noodles, made by
Institute Vaccinates 10,000 Livestock Against Trypanosomiasis In Gombe
The National Institute for Trypanosomiasis and Onchocerciasis Research (NITR) treated over 10,000 livestock against Trypanosomiasis in Gombe State’s Balanga and Kaltungo LGAs. The initiative, led by Mrs. Evelin Okoh, also provided free treatment and counseling
