Category: Agriculture

Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development
July 10, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development

President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.  Tinubu approved the creation of the ministry on Tuesday when he inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the Council Chamber of the State House...
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Presco Appoints Acting Company Secretary 
June 28, 2024 No Responses

Presco Appoints Acting Company Secretary 

The Board of Directors  of Presco Plc has approved the appointment of the law firm of Abdulai, Taiwo & Co as Acting Company Secretary/General Counsel effective 1st July 2024.  In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), its shareholders.....
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Obaseki Harps On Investment In Agriculture
June 26, 2024 No Responses

Obaseki Harps On Investment In Agriculture

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government in the last seven and a half years, has prioritized investment in agriculture, boosting the capacity of farmers and creating a market for farm produce as part of efforts...
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NDDC To Support 4,500 Rice, Cassava Farmers
June 14, 2024 No Responses

NDDC To Support 4,500 Rice, Cassava Farmers

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced a partnership with communities in the Niger Delta region to empower 4,500 rice and cassava farmers to ensure food security in the region and country at large. Speaking during the onboarding Programme....
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NDDC Secures 100 Hectares For Agric Project In Akwa Ibom
June 9, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Secures 100 Hectares For Agric Project In Akwa Ibom

The agricultural component of the Holistic Opportunities for Programme and Engagement, Project HOPE, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has secured over 100 hectares from Itak Ikot Udo community in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom S...
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Obasanjo, Nwabuko, Harp On Innovation, Collaboration To Grow Agric Sector In Nigeria
June 3, 2024 No Responses

Obasanjo, Nwabuko, Harp On Innovation, Collaboration To Grow Agric Sector In Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – Innovation in agriculture is key to human survival and development, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said.  Speaking at the  AgriConnect Summit in Lagos on Friday, Obasanjo said when strategic...
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Committee Seeks Exception Of Manufacturers, Farmers From Withholding Tax 
May 31, 2024 No Responses

Committee Seeks Exception Of Manufacturers, Farmers From Withholding Tax 

As part of measures to reduce tax burden on businesses, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has proposed an exemption of manufacturers and farmers from paying withholding tax.   Chairman of the Committee, Taiwo Oyedele di...
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Gunmen Kill Three Okomu Oil Workers
May 9, 2024 No Responses

Gunmen Kill Three Okomu Oil Workers

Three staff of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, Edo State have been killed. The Public Relations Officer of the company, Fidelis Olise, who confirmed the development explained that the killing was done by “unknown persons.”He stated the company enjoyed a...
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Oil Palm: Edo Unveils Agenda For 47,000-hectare New Plantation
May 7, 2024 No Responses

Oil Palm: Edo Unveils Agenda For 47,000-hectare New Plantation

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled plans for the launch of phase 2 of the State’s Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) with an additional 47,000 hectares of land to be allocated to new and prospective oil palm investors....
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Edo Distributes Inputs To 1,734 Farmers
April 23, 2024 No Responses

Edo Distributes Inputs To 1,734 Farmers

The Edo State Government has commenced the distribution of farm inputs and processing equipment to smallholder farmers across the seven local government areas in Edo South Senatorial District for the 2024 planting season. The distribution was carried out throu...
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Edo Unveils Manpower Development Scheme For Oil Palm Sector
April 6, 2024 No Responses

Edo Unveils Manpower Development Scheme For Oil Palm Sector

The Edo State Government through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) has called for applicants for its manpower development scheme aimed at growing a new crop of workers in its expansive oil plantation sector.In a statement, Acting Team Lead,...
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NDDC To Acquire Tractors For Mechanized Farming
April 5, 2024 No Responses

NDDC To Acquire Tractors For Mechanized Farming

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has announced plans to purchase modern farming equipment, such as tractors, to boost its agricultural initiatives, notably the Holistic Opportunities, Projects, and Engagement (HOPE) project.Speaking during a visit...
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Okomu Oil Palm Trains Community Representatives On Leveraging Presence Of Multinational In An Environment
April 2, 2024 No Responses

Okomu Oil Palm Trains Community Representatives On Leveraging Presence Of Multinational In An Environment

Members of communities playing host to multinational companies have been urged to leverage the presence of these companies for the advancement of their lives and that of their communities. This was the thrust of the lecture at the bi-annual community...
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2023: Okomu Oil Palm Reports 44% Profit Growth
April 1, 2024 No Responses

2023: Okomu Oil Palm Reports 44% Profit Growth

For the 2023 financial year, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of N33.84 billion, representing a 44% growth from N23.52 billion in 2022. According to the group’s audited financial statement for 2023, it recorded a revenue...
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