Dangote Cement Targets $600m Annual Exports

Dangote Cement Targets $600m Annual Exports

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has restated his Group’s commitment to Nigeria’s economic development through continuous innovation, value creation and investments. This is just as he disclosed that Dangote Cement’s exports to other countries are targeted to rise...
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Yam exporters refute report as minister implores National Assembly on 1989 law

Yam exporters refute report as minister implores National Assembly on 1989 law

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com –     Nigerian yam exporters have refuted news report which alleged rejection of their consignments in the United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (USA).  In a statement on Tuesday, the exporters explained that...
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IITA-CWMP signs agreements with 136 farmers

IITA-CWMP signs agreements with 136 farmers

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture led Cassava Weed Management Project (IITA-CWMP) has commenced signing of agreements for the setting up of 136 demonstration plots with farmers across four states in Nigeria.   The  for states are Abia, Ben...
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Edo to set up export processing centres

Edo to set up export processing centres

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced plans by his administration to set up Export Processing Zones in the state.  He made the announcement when members of the Edo State Exporters Cluster, paid him a courtesy visit...
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Ogbeh: No need to panic over non-availability of yams for Nigerians

Ogbeh: No need to panic over non-availability of yams for Nigerians

There is no need to panic about the non-availability of yams for Nigerians to consume. There has never been shortage of yams in Nigeria. Over 30% of the yams we produce in Nigeria rot away. Export therefore provides opportunities to...
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Nigeria explains availability of yams for local consumption as export to Europe begins

Nigeria explains availability of yams for local consumption as export to Europe begins

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has assured Nigerians that “There is no need to panic about the possible non-availability of yams for local consumption” as export begins.    According to the Minister, “There has neve...
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Certified yams from Nigeria arrives in U.S as Senegal, Mali indicate interest

Certified yams from Nigeria arrives in U.S as Senegal, Mali indicate interest

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh was in a  celebration mood on Saturday as he announced the successful arrival of the first consignment of certified yams from Nigeria to the United States of America (USA).  ...
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Export of certified yams from Nigeria to U.S, U.K, begins June 29

Export of certified yams from Nigeria to U.S, U.K, begins June 29

Barring any last minute adjustment, Nigeria will formally export its first consignment of certified yams to the United Kingdom and United States of America on the 29th of June, 2017.   According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,...
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