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MAAN organises training for members on agronomic practices
The Maize Association of Nigeria MAAN in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has organised one-day training for maize farmers on the need for extension services.
Speaking with newsmen in Kaduna, National President MAAN,…
Kano to establish first Agro-Industrial Park in Nigeria
Kano State Government has promised to support the establishment of the first ever agro-industrial park in the country driven by the private sector economy.
Governor Ganduje made the promise to Silvex International, a private company…
Nigeria spends N258.3bn importing wheat in first quarter 2021
Nigeria has spent N258.3billion on wheat importation in the first three months of this year, despite the government’s continuous push to drive local production, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) trade report shows.
The…
Cotton production: Ogun set to create 14,000 new jobs
Determined to increase cotton production and revive the textile industry in the country, Ogun State has commenced cultivation of cotton on 4,500 hectares of land and entered into a partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…
Association organises training for maize farmers on agronomic practices
By Asma'u Halilu
The Maize Farmers Associations, MAAN in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has organised a one day training for maize farmers on the need for extension services.
Speaking with…
DBN reiterates Commitment To Environmental Sustainability
Elizabeth Christopher
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has reiterated its commitment to sustainability with a pledge to entrench positive environmental practices in its operations and amongst its stakeholders.
The bank made this…
NYSC Signs MoU With NALDA To Boost Agricultural Productivity
Ene Audu.
The management of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria NYSC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority NALDA to boost food production in the country.
The…
Niger State commences 2021 Fertilizer Sales to farmers
Abdul Mohammed Isa, Niger State
Niger state government in North Central Nigeria, has commenced the official sales and distribution of fertilizer for 2021 wet season at the cost of N8,000 per bag.
The Deputy…
NALDA , NYSC Partners To Establish Rice Farm To Boost Food Security
Ene OkwaniheAs part of efforts by the Nigerian government to empower the youth through agriculture, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority NALDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Youth Service…
NIHORT enlightens Plantain, Banana farmers on innovations In Edo state
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) on Tuesday in Benin, inaugurated the plantain and banana innovation platform in a bid to improve productivity in the value chain in Edo State.
The Executive Director of the…