Resuscitating Oil Palm: Pathway to Nigeria’s economic development
Onome Amuge
December 7, 2020
By Onome Amuge Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a perennial crop which grows abundantly in tropical regions. It is globally
Climate Change: Nigeria’s Niger Delta women open seeds cultivation in oil region
Ben Eguzozie
December 3, 2020
Nigeria spends N30bn on castor oil import, despite ability to grow locally Seeds propagation ups women economic power
Dangote, Indorama benefit as AfDB okays $25bn for agriculture in Nigeria, Gabon, Mali, Senegal, Sudan
Onome Amuge
November 26, 2020
By Onome Amuge Dangote = $300m; Indorama = $210m, in loans The African Development Bank (AfDB) has endorsed $25 billion to be
US soybean groups to establish Soy Excellence Centres in Nigeria, enhance agriculture value chain
Hamid Ayodeji
November 25, 2020
By Hamid Ayodeji The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human
Enugu: 2000 rural farmers benefit from World Bank $750m Nigeria CARES programme
Chris Ikosa
November 11, 2020
Aims to boost food production, stimulate rural economy To be replicated two other senatorial districts At least
Nigerian farmers face a cocktail of issues which lead to post-harvest losses, says Oke, chairman, AFAN, South-West
Onome Amuge
November 9, 2020
BABAFEMI OKE is the chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN),South West region. He is also the South West Coordinator
Nigeria needs Oil Palm Board to attract local, global investors to restore old glory
Onome Amuge
October 27, 2020
Oil palm is a prominent crop whose relevance in the agricultural sector cannot be downplayed as it has continually served as an
Analysts at United Capital weigh in on billions spent by FG, CBN to rescue Nigeria’s agriculture
Charles Abuede
October 27, 2020
Charles Abuede Analysts at United Capital Research have, in a critical examination of the billions of naira interventions invested by
African youth agripreneurs compete for $120,000 in AfDB programme
Onome Amuge
October 26, 2020
Onome Amuge The African Youth Agripreneurs Forum (AYAF), one of the continent’s most exciting platforms for African youths in the
COWPEA breakthrough: Nigeria deploys biotechnology to cure production worries
Onome Amuge
October 26, 2020
Onome Amuge Cowpea also known as “ poor man ’s meat” due to its rich source of protein, especially for those who cannot afford