Posts Tagged: SustainableDevelopment
Nigeria Signs MoU with Brazil to Boost Agri Business in 774 LGAs
In a landmark move to boost Nigeria’s agri-business landscape, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV),
Reinforcing Commitment to Nigeria’s Food Security through Impactful Initiatives
On World Food Day 2024, Olam Agri reaffirmed its dedication to Nigeria’s food security through impactful collaborations and initiatives. Under the Eko World Food Day initiative in partnership with the Lagos State government, Olam Agri
Oyster Agribusiness Secures $2m Fund to Expand Operations in Ghana’s Agricultural Sector
Oyster Agribusiness, a trailblazing agri-tech company in Ghana, has successfully raised $2 million in funding to enhance its climate-smart agricultural initiatives and extend its impact on Ghana’s smallholder farmers. This financing round was facilitated by
ACReSAL donates 100 economic tree species to Bauchi farmers
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project has donated 100 different species of economic trees to the Women Farmers Association in Bauchi State. This initiative aims to promote tree planting for environmental protection and
Kogi activates dams, irrigation system to boost food production, power generation
The Kogi State Government plans to activate dams for irrigation, power generation, and distribution under the Sustainable Power Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) project, supported by the World Bank. Commissioner Yahaya Farouk highlighted that the Omi
UN reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s food security quest
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria in achieving food security and regional stability. In a high-level meeting in Abuja, UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Amina Mohammed and Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Abubakar Kyari,
Nigeria seeks stronger UN partnership to boost food security
Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration with the United Nations to achieve sustainable agricultural development and food security. During a visit by UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Amina Mohammed, Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari emphasized the importance
Ibadan has arable land for agriculture – Olubadan tells Belgian Ambassador
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1, emphasized Ibadan’s potential for agricultural production due to its vast arable land. He conveyed this during a visit from the Belgian Ambassador to
Food crisis: Urban farming can help Nigeria
Jonathan Swift argued that doubling crop growth does more for society than all politicians. Today, Nigeria faces critical challenges: insecurity, inflation, and severe food scarcity. Dr. Norman Borlaug warned of a looming crisis, urging urgent
Ease of doing business: German govt, investors, storm Enugu for investment opportunities
Germany aims to strengthen economic ties with Enugu State, focusing on agriculture, energy, trade, and investment. The German government, led by Consul General Weert Börner, chose Enugu for its improved business environment under Governor Peter
