Tag: Agribusiness

Agribusiness

China donates over N2.8bn agric centre to Nigeria

The Chinese government on Tuesday have donated over 2.8 billion worth of agricultural demonstration centre to Nigeria.   The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Chun, made this disclosure on the sidelines of noting how China is currently working with Nigeria to tackle insecurity.   According to Chun, the agricultural centre project kicked off on 18 […]

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Edo govt supports farmers with rice mills, others

The Edo State Government has acquired equipment and trained farmers for agro-processing in its quest to boost food production across different locations in the state.   The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Stephen Idehenre, made this known while addressing farmers at the Rubber Estate Nigeria Limited, Ovia South-West Local Government Area, noting that the […]

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Agro-allied industry, way out of oil dependence- IPAN

The Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria said the country needs to tackle issues preventing its agro-allied industry from growing in order to ensure that Nigeria’s economy is less-dependent on oil.   According to Punch, the Registrar, Aliyu Angara, disclosed this during the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the institute and Mandatory Continuous Professional […]

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Makinde targets agribusiness for economic development

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated the commitment of his administration toward developing the state economy through agribusiness. Makinde gave the assurance during an inspection tour to the Agro-Industrial Estate project at Fashola Village in the Oyo West Local Government area of the state. The governor, who was at the Farm Settlement to […]