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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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed efforts by his administration to ensure that the state remains Nigeria’s leading cocoa producing state. He made the disclosure on Wednesday at the opening of a two-day National Cocoa Stakeholders’ Workshop and Excellence Award Ceremony in Akure,vthe state capital. The forum, organised by the Cocoa Association of Nigeria […]
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Ondo State Government has vowed to prioritise Agriculture to ensure economic growth and food security state and nationwide. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa made this pledge at the 10th anniversary of Ondo State Agricultural Commodities’ Association (OSACA) on Tuesday in Akure, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Mr Olajide Adelami, he said that prioritising farming would […]
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described the allegation of land grabbing in farm settlements against his government by protesting farmers as politically motivated, as he reaffirmed commitment to legal land use. He stated these while reacting to the recent protest by cocoa farmers in the State, which it said was misleading. In a statement […]
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Agriculture in Nigeria is a branch and one of the major components of the economy. It provides employment for about 35 per cent of the population, a 2020 report suggests. As reported by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), agriculture remains the foundation of the Nigerian economy, despite the presence of oil in […]
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