Posts Tagged: #EconomicGrowth
Otti set to revive state’s moribund poultry farm
In a bid to rejuvenate Abia State’s poultry industry and stimulate economic growth, Governor Alex Otti has engaged an Israeli agribusiness investment firm, AgroTop Israel, to explore the revival of the Ogwe Golden Chicken Poultry
12 countries eye Nigeria’s N33trn dairy, meat value chain
Nigeria’s livestock industry, estimated to be worth ₦33 trillion, has significant economic potential, yet it contributes less than 3% to the nation’s GDP, according to the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reform. The country boasts a
Firm strengthens national protein security
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing food security and transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd has completed the acquisition of 1,800 acres of farmland from UAC of Nigeria Plc in Maya,
Cooperative sector can drive Nigeria’s economy — Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperative societies as a strategic tool for economic growth, social development, and food security. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu
Expert urges Oyo community to adopt agriculture, crafts for economic growth
The recently concluded Okeho Economic and Industrial Awareness Summit 2025 has brought to light the immense potential of agriculture and agribusiness in driving economic growth for the historic town of Okeho, Oyo State. The summit,
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
Sharp practices pushing us out of business–Poultry farmers
The Nigerian poultry industry, once considered a promising sector, is facing a growing crisis that threatens its sustainability. Farmers in Edo State have raised concerns over challenges ranging from high feed costs and market uncertainties
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
Nigeria to benefit from $4.4bn agro-industrial investment – AfDB
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for a significant transformation as the country secures a $4.4 billion investment to expand the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This
Barau allocates N2.79 billion to boost agriculture in northwest
In a strategic effort to rejuvenate agriculture in Northwestern Nigeria, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has introduced a ₦279 billion loan initiative aimed at empowering 558 young farmers across the seven states in the region.
