Posts Tagged: #Entrepreneurship
After 6 years delay, NDDC kickstarts LIFE-ND agro empowerment for three states
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially launched a long-awaited $30 million agro-empowerment program aimed at supporting 12,750 beneficiaries across Rivers, Imo, and Akwa Ibom states. This initiative is part of the Livelihood Improvement
Food scarcity presents huge opportunity for youths to go into farming – NIPR Chief
Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, highlighted the opportunity for young Nigerians to engage in farming amidst rising inflation and food shortages. During the inauguration of Gentlereal Farms and Kitchen
Why More Taraba Women Embrace Poultry Farming
In Taraba State, many women in Jalingo have turned to smallholding poultry farming as a lucrative venture amidst challenging economic times. Engaging in joint poultry businesses, these women typically start with small investments under N100,000,
AGRA launches 2024 Women awards
AGRA has officially initiated the application process for the 2024 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). WAYA is a prestigious accolade honoring female agripreneurs who exhibit exceptional innovation and business acumen within agricultural value
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
Institute trains 100 on opportunities in mushroom, tomato value chain
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, conducted training for 100 women and youth on opportunities within the mushroom and tomato value chain. The initiative
