Category: Agriculture

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 strategically harnessed, innovation and collaboration can tackle challenges...
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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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Okomu Oil Palm Marks International Women’s Day
March 14, 2024 No Responses

Okomu Oil Palm Marks International Women’s Day

The Edo State government has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering women in the state, aiming to foster an inclusive and developed society. Hon. Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the state commissioner for social development and gender issues, emphasized this commitment...
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FG Tasks Oil Palm Stakeholders On Expansion Agenda
March 12, 2024 No Responses

FG Tasks Oil Palm Stakeholders On Expansion Agenda

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Federal Ministry Of Industry Trade & Investment has challenged Oil Palm Stakeholders to take advantage of technology and innovations as part of measures to optimise yields, reduce waste and boost growth in the...
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AfDB Supports Nigeria With $134 Million To Cultivate Rice, Maize, Cassava, Soyabeans
March 4, 2024 No Responses

AfDB Supports Nigeria With $134 Million To Cultivate Rice, Maize, Cassava, Soyabeans

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting Nigeria in the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soyabeans to boost food production. The bank is providing $134 million to achieve this, it president, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, said on Saturday after visiting...
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Firm Cultivates 2,000 Hectares Of Oil Palm In Edo
February 28, 2024 No Responses

Firm Cultivates 2,000 Hectares Of Oil Palm In Edo

The Managing Director, Bravag Nigeria Limited, Mr. Erhunse Oviawe, has explained that through reforms in the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP), his company has developed 2000 hectares farm estate and is now exporting Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) to other...
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Nigeria Signs MoU On 10,000 Tractors
February 16, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Signs MoU On 10,000 Tractors

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Deere to supply Nigeria with 2000 tractors yearly in the next five years. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, the move...
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