Category: Agriculture

Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation
July 21, 2020 No Responses

Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation

Farmers under the aegis of Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN) on Sunday applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stopping maize importation to boost local production. Some of the farmers, who spoke with the News...
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Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business
July 19, 2020 No Responses

Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business

An Entrepreneur, Mr Charles Emmanuel, has urged Nigerian youths to tap into Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) business as part of measures to be self-reliant and contribute to the nation’s development. The entrepreneur made the call in an interview with the...
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Kogi To Establish Rice Mill
July 19, 2020 No Responses

Kogi To Establish Rice Mill

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has promised to establish a rice mill in Ibaji Local Government Area of the state in honour late John Abbah, a legislator from the area. Bello made the promise in Ejule-Ojebe, the hometown of late...
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CBN Targets 12.5m Metric Tons Of Maize In 18 Months
July 17, 2020 No Responses

CBN Targets 12.5m Metric Tons Of Maize In 18 Months

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday in Abuja said that it would intensify its support to farmers to meet the production of 12.5 million metric tons of maize in the country in the next 18 months. Mr Yusuf...
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Maize Farmers Target 25mmt, Lauds Ban On Importation
July 16, 2020 No Responses

Maize Farmers Target 25mmt, Lauds Ban On Importation

The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has commended the Federal Government over the recent ban on maize importation into the country, while urging farmers to increase production capacity. The President of the association, Dr Abubakar Bello said this on Wedne...
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Ogun Resuscitates Farm Settlements
July 15, 2020 No Responses

Ogun Resuscitates Farm Settlements

The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, on Tuesday disclosed that the state government was working hard to resuscitate all its farm settlements as part of measures to boost food security.  Odedina stated this while responding to qu...
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CBN Suspends Importation Of Maize
July 14, 2020 No Responses

CBN Suspends Importation Of Maize

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stopped the issuance of forex for the importation of maize into the country.  A circular signed by CBN Director of Trade and Exchange Department,  O.S. Nnaji, explained on Monday that the  dec...
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Yobe Acquires 103 Tractors, 7,500 Metric Tonnes Of Fertiliser
July 14, 2020 No Responses

Yobe Acquires 103 Tractors, 7,500 Metric Tonnes Of Fertiliser

The Yobe State Government has acquired 103 tractors and 7,500 tonnes of NPK fertiliser to be distributed to farmers across the 17 local government areas. Showcasing the agricultural inputs in Damaturu on Monday, the State Governor,  Mai Mala-Buni exp...
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Ondo Distributes 20,000 Cocoa Seedlings To Farmers
July 13, 2020 No Responses

Ondo Distributes 20,000 Cocoa Seedlings To Farmers

No fewer than 100 cocoa farmers in Isua-Akoko, Ondo State on Monday, benefitted from the 20,000 free hybrid cocoa seedlings, donated by the State Government.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution exercise was the core target of...
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Sokoto Unveils Agenda To Boost Poultry Farming
July 10, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Unveils Agenda To Boost Poultry Farming

As part of measures to improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), the Sokoto State Government is to boost poultry farming across the state.  The Special Advisor to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal on Poultry Development, Prof. Rabi’u Alkali explained on Thursday th...
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Ogun Partners CBN On Oil Palm Production
July 9, 2020 No Responses

Ogun Partners CBN On Oil Palm Production

The Ogun Government is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost oil palm production in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, made this known during an inspection tour of Apoje Farm Settlement, where...
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FG Distributes Farm Inputs To Rice Farmers In Oyo
July 9, 2020 No Responses

FG Distributes Farm Inputs To Rice Farmers In Oyo

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Oyo state chapter, on Thursday received farm inputs through the Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) of the Federal Government, coordinated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Oyo State RIFAN Chairman, Mr Samuel...
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Ecobank Nigeria Extends Agric Loan To 70,000 Farmers
July 8, 2020 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria Extends Agric Loan To 70,000 Farmers

Ecobank Nigeria has restated its commitment to the Agricultural sector and is supporting over 70,000 farmers with special loans to increase their capacity and yields during this planting season.   This is one of the bank’s initiatives to ...
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Ekiti, CBN To Empower 1,000 Cassava Farmers
July 8, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti, CBN To Empower 1,000 Cassava Farmers

The Ekiti Government in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to empower no fewer than 1,000 cassava farmers as part of measures to ensure increased cultivation of the commodity in the state. Speaking on Tuesday at the...
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