Ondo state government has flagged off the distribution of 165 fodder choppers to livestock farmers in the state to enhance the quality of feeds and boost livestock production. This was in a statement by the Deputy Governor’s spokesman,John Akinduro. Fodder choppers are farm equipment used to cut various types of fodder, such as grass, hay […]
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Mr. Tony Elumelu Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa, has acquired an additional N43.91 billion worth of shares in the bank over a two-day period. According to a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Group by UBA’s Group Company Secretary, Bili Odum, the transactions were carried out between May 29 and May […]
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Nigeria’s efforts to reduce food prices has received another major boost as Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, unveiled a multi-billion naira rice production initiative in Niger state. This is coming days after fellow billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu vowed to continue crashing rice prices across the country. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Niger National […]
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As Africa’s leading cement manufacturer and one of the continent’s most valuable brands, Dangote Cement PLC continues to redefine excellence not just in production, but in partnership. With operations in over 10 African countries and a distribution network that fuels some of the continent’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, the company is as committed to people […]
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Rice farmers have raised the alarm over the collapse of Nigeria’s rice industry, attributing the shutdown of local mills and mass job losses to cheap imports, insecurity, and lack of government support. Peter Dama, Chairman of the Competitive African Rice Forum Nigeria, lamented the closure of processing facilities and its devastating impact on workers in […]
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Agency Report The Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has attributed the reduced patronage of eggs to low purchasing power, greedy retailers, and low consumption. The PAN Lagos Chairman, Mojeed Iyiola, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. Iyiola noted that eggs remain the cheapest […]
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– promises to parley with Benin-Owena River Basin Authority on agric, water development – Govt mulls creation of farming zones for displaced local farmers Ondo State Hovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged his administration’s full support and collaboration with the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) to boost agricultural production, enhance water resource management, and promote […]
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Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso Foreign exchange market speculators are at the receiving end of fresh regulatory actions aimed at stabilising the exchange rate. The exchange rate plays a significant role in every economy, as many factors driving economic growth are linked to it. Nigeria relies heavily on imports for most manufactured […]
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The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, CFAN, has called for a board to regulate development within the cocoa industry. He praised President Bola Tinubu for approving the change of the National Cocoa Management Committee into a board in line with farmers’ request It spoke through its president and that of Global President of Cocoa Farmers […]
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Mercy Filmmaker and actress Mercy Aigbe, has expressed gratitude to the Lord that despite her over 20 years in the industry, she is still relevant and receiving nominations. Reflecting on her journey in the film industry as she prepares for the 2025 AMVCA ceremony, Mercy, on her Instagram page, shared throwback photos from her first […]
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