Palm oil

Nutritional experts have warned people with heart disease and high cholesterol to avoid consuming palm oil, warning that excessive intake of it can accelerate the progression of cardiovascular diseases. READ ALSO:Beans consumption won’t…

The Government of Anambra State has partnered with community leaders to ensure effective distribution of palm Oil and Coconut Palm seedlings to vulnerable households across the state. With the partnership, effective implementation of oil…

The Government of Edo State, Southern Nigeria, has called for a massive investment in its agricultural sector, as it is de-risking investments in the oil palm value chain to close supply gaps. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki,…

Nigeria is set to reclaim its position as top palm oil exporter. Consequently, the government is tasking all agricultural stakeholders in the value chain with the responsibility of repositioning the industry. The…

The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) says Nigeria needs about $500 million worth of palm oil annually to meet its local demand. The OPGAN's National President,  Mr Joe Onyiuke, said this, while noting…

Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to below RM3,400 a tonne in the third week of June, hovering at levels not seen in 4 months, and extending an 11.3% plunge in the previous week, amid concerns over lower exports and…

The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has signed a pact worth nearly N100 billion with seven oil palm investors under the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) Investors Group to rejuvenate oil palm production for global competitiveness.…

Solidaridad, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) on Saturday, says it will provide technical support to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in developing Nigeria’s oil palm sector. Solidaridad made the…