Agriculture – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:21:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Agriculture – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 New Tax Reforms Exempt Food, Education, Agriculture — FIRS https://www.theinfostride.com/new-tax-reforms-exempt-food-education-agriculture-firs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-tax-reforms-exempt-food-education-agriculture-firs/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:35:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467807 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has unveiled sweeping changes in Nigeria’s tax framework as part of the newly enacted tax reform laws. In a move aimed at easing the burden on citizens and promoting inclusive growth, FIRS confirmed that food, education, and agricultural sectors will be exempt from value-added tax (VAT). The announcement was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-tax-reforms-exempt-food-education-agriculture-firs/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s GDP grows 3.98% as services and agriculture drive expansion https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gdp-grows-3-98-as-services-and-agriculture-drive-expansion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gdp-grows-3-98-as-services-and-agriculture-drive-expansion/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:13:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472688 Nigeria’s economy recorded a solid improvement as the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 3.98 percent, driven largely by stronger performances in the services and agriculture sectors. The latest figures reflect a rebound in key non-oil industries and a gradual stabilisation of economic activities following months of policy adjustments, foreign exchange reforms, and shifting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-gdp-grows-3-98-as-services-and-agriculture-drive-expansion/feed/ 0 Sterling Bank Restates Commitment to Strengthening Africa’s Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-restates-commitment-to-strengthening-africas-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-restates-commitment-to-strengthening-africas-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:24:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469419 Sterling Bank Plc has reiterated its dedication to advancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices across Africa through innovative financing models, partnerships, and technology-driven solutions. The bank said its renewed focus aligns with the continent’s urgent need to boost productivity, reduce food imports, and promote resilience against climate change. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Agri-Finance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sterling-bank-restates-commitment-to-strengthening-africas-food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture/feed/ 0 European Union Commits Billion to Drive Nigerian Agricultural Transformation https://www.theinfostride.com/european-union-commits-billion-to-drive-nigerian-agricultural-transformation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/european-union-commits-billion-to-drive-nigerian-agricultural-transformation/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469047 Nigeria’s vital agricultural sector is poised for a significant injection of capital following the announcement of a major financing package from the European Union. In a crucial move aimed at boosting food security, enhancing export competitiveness, and supporting economic diversification, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU’s financing arm, has approved a credit line of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/european-union-commits-billion-to-drive-nigerian-agricultural-transformation/feed/ 0 Federal Government collaborates with CILSS to enhance food and nutritional security https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-collaborates-with-cilss-to-enhance-food-and-nutritional-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-collaborates-with-cilss-to-enhance-food-and-nutritional-security/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:48:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462129 In a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural resilience and human development, the Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to improve the nation’s food systems and nutritional security. The partnership aims to tackle persistent challenges affecting food availability, malnutrition, and sustainable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-collaborates-with-cilss-to-enhance-food-and-nutritional-security/feed/ 0 Tinubu’s Economic Vision: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Future https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-economic-vision-rebuilding-nigerias-future/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-economic-vision-rebuilding-nigerias-future/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:59:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386354 On August 4, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a comprehensive address to the nation, focusing on the recent protests and his administration’s economic policies aimed at fostering growth and stability. The president’s speech highlighted his commitment to transforming Nigeria’s economy through strategic reforms and initiatives. President Tinubu began by addressing the violent protests that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-economic-vision-rebuilding-nigerias-future/feed/ 0 Why Nigeria must deploy AI in agriculture to achieve food sufficiency – Abel Aboh https://www.theinfostride.com/why-nigeria-must-deploy-ai-in-agriculture-to-achieve-food-sufficiency-abel-aboh/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-nigeria-must-deploy-ai-in-agriculture-to-achieve-food-sufficiency-abel-aboh/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:41:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385776 Data and AI Leader, Mr Abel Aboh urged Nigeria to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address some of its current challenges even as he highlighted some strategies that can be adopted.  Aboh gave the charge on Saturday during the July edition of the Nairametrics webinar themed, ‘How to Make Money Using AI: Value Creation for Businesses, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-nigeria-must-deploy-ai-in-agriculture-to-achieve-food-sufficiency-abel-aboh/feed/ 0 Lagos Considers New Agriculture & Food Security Roadmap https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-considers-new-agriculture-food-security-roadmap/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-considers-new-agriculture-food-security-roadmap/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379262 The Lagos State Government is gearing up to launch the Lagos Agriculture & Food Systems’ Roadmap 2.0, an initiative aimed at assessing the state’s progress on food security goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). This roadmap will also serve as a platform to support the agricultural ecosystem and encourage new entrants into the sector. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-considers-new-agriculture-food-security-roadmap/feed/ 0 Company Unveils App to Enhance Agriculture Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/company-unveils-app-to-enhance-agriculture-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/company-unveils-app-to-enhance-agriculture-sector/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 21:09:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378023 Flexify Solutions, a forward-thinking technology firm, has introduced the CyberAgric app with the aim of revolutionizing food production in the country. Announcing the launch in a statement provided to The PUNCH on Monday, Flexify Solutions highlighted that the mobile application harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to support Nigerian farmers, especially those engaged in cultivating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/company-unveils-app-to-enhance-agriculture-sector/feed/ 0 House of Reps Orders Investigation into Genetically Modified Crops in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-orders-investigation-into-genetically-modified-crops-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-orders-investigation-into-genetically-modified-crops-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378088 The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to launch a thorough investigation into the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops in Nigeria by the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). The decision was made following the adoption of a motion on the need to investigate the introduction of GM crops [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-orders-investigation-into-genetically-modified-crops-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Labour Party Accuses Enugu State Government of Fraud in Agriculture Partnership https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-accuses-enugu-state-government-of-fraud-in-agriculture-partnership/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-accuses-enugu-state-government-of-fraud-in-agriculture-partnership/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378084 The Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State has raised concerns over the partnership agreement between the Enugu State government and Pragmatic Farms Limited, alleging that it may be a conduit to siphon the state’s resources. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Casmir Uchenna Agbo, and Publicity Secretary, Onuora Odo, the party questioned the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-accuses-enugu-state-government-of-fraud-in-agriculture-partnership/feed/ 0 Niger State House of Assembly Committee Assures Commitment to Agricultural Development https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-house-of-assembly-committee-assures-commitment-to-agricultural-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-house-of-assembly-committee-assures-commitment-to-agricultural-development/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374122 The Niger State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Agriculture, Land, and Environment has reiterated its commitment to supporting the state’s Agricultural Revolution Agenda. During an oversight visit to inspect farm machinery procured by the state government at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, the committee assured citizens of its dedication to complementing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-house-of-assembly-committee-assures-commitment-to-agricultural-development/feed/ 0 IMF Urges Nigerian Government to Enhance Agricultural Inputs for Increased Food Production https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-urges-nigerian-government-to-enhance-agricultural-inputs-for-increased-food-production/ https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-urges-nigerian-government-to-enhance-agricultural-inputs-for-increased-food-production/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:12:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371391 In a bid to fortify Nigeria’s food security and bolster the agricultural sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called upon the Federal Government to prioritize and improve agricultural inputs. Recognizing the pivotal role of enhanced inputs in driving productivity, the IMF emphasizes that strategic investments in this sector will not only elevate food production [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-urges-nigerian-government-to-enhance-agricultural-inputs-for-increased-food-production/feed/ 0 FG and IFAD Train 2,000 Ondo Youths in Agriculture https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-ifad-train-2000-ondo-youths-in-agriculture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-ifad-train-2000-ondo-youths-in-agriculture/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 23:09:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370759 The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has initiated a training program to empower 2,000 youths in Ondo State with agricultural skills. This strategic effort aims to enhance youth participation in agriculture, fostering sustainable practices and contributing to economic development. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-ifad-train-2000-ondo-youths-in-agriculture/feed/ 0 NatnudO Foods Empowers Varsity Students with Agricultural Inputs https://www.theinfostride.com/natnudo-foods-empowers-varsity-students-with-agricultural-inputs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/natnudo-foods-empowers-varsity-students-with-agricultural-inputs/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 23:05:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370754 NatnudO Foods, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, has reportedly initiated a program to empower university students by providing them with essential agricultural inputs. This move aims to foster agricultural education and entrepreneurship among the youth, contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/natnudo-foods-empowers-varsity-students-with-agricultural-inputs/feed/ 0 Ekiti’s Agriculture Commissioner Urges Staff to Intensify Efforts for 2024 Mandate https://www.theinfostride.com/ekitis-agriculture-commissioner-urges-staff-to-intensify-efforts-for-2024-mandate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekitis-agriculture-commissioner-urges-staff-to-intensify-efforts-for-2024-mandate/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:30:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366532 The Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, has called upon the ministry’s staff to increase their efforts to ensure the fulfillment of the ministry’s objectives in the new year. Addressing the management and staff of the ministry in Ado-Ekiti during their first meeting in 2024, Boluwade emphasized a target of at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekitis-agriculture-commissioner-urges-staff-to-intensify-efforts-for-2024-mandate/feed/ 0 British International Investment Injects $15 Million to Boost Nigeria’s Agricultural Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/british-international-investment-injects-15-million-to-boost-nigerias-agricultural-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/british-international-investment-injects-15-million-to-boost-nigerias-agricultural-growth/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:20:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364037 Infostride News Reports: British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution (DFI), has officially inked binding agreements to inject $15 million in equity into Valency International, a Singapore-based agricultural commodities trading house. The funds are earmarked for the expansion of processing and warehouse infrastructure in Nigeria, as disclosed in a press statement obtained [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/british-international-investment-injects-15-million-to-boost-nigerias-agricultural-growth/feed/ 0 Senate Urges 10% Budget Allocation to Agriculture for Economic Boost https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-10-budget-allocation-to-agriculture-for-economic-boost/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-10-budget-allocation-to-agriculture-for-economic-boost/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:28:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364023 In a recent joint budget defense session held in Abuja, the Nigerian Senate, as reported by Infostride News, called upon the executive branch to allocate a minimum of 10% of the total annual budget revenue to agricultural production. The plea was made by Senator Salihu Mustapha, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-10-budget-allocation-to-agriculture-for-economic-boost/feed/ 0 A staggering $10 billion drains annually for agricultural imports https://www.theinfostride.com/a-staggering-10-billion-drains-annually-for-agricultural-imports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-staggering-10-billion-drains-annually-for-agricultural-imports/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:26:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358462 Ken Aghoghovbia, the Deputy Managing Director of the African Reinsurance Corporation, emphasized the critical role of the International Trade Administration’s estimates, revealing that Nigeria heavily relies on approximately $10 billion worth of imports to bridge the gap in its food and agricultural production. This revelation was made during his address at the Africa Reinsurance Corporation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-staggering-10-billion-drains-annually-for-agricultural-imports/feed/ 0 Dangote highlights major reason for low productivity in agric sector https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-highlights-major-reason-for-low-productivity-in-agric-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-highlights-major-reason-for-low-productivity-in-agric-sector/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:16:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=321127 Africa’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has noticed low fertilizer usage as the major reason for low productivity in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Dangote revealed that the non-availability of fertilizer in quantity and quality rather than affordability is the primary constraint in the use of fertilizer [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-highlights-major-reason-for-low-productivity-in-agric-sector/feed/ 0 Ways in which Artificial Intelligence will transform Nigeria’s agriculture, other sectors in 2022 https://www.theinfostride.com/ways-in-which-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-nigerias-agriculture-other-sectors-in-2022/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ways-in-which-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-nigerias-agriculture-other-sectors-in-2022/#respond Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:26:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319008 The Covid-19 pandemic led to a contraction in many sectors globally, however, countries are learning to accelerate digital transformation to achieve economic recovery. According to a report by IBM; an IT technology and consulting firm, 43% of global businesses accelerated their rollout of AI over the last year as organisations looked to virtual assistants to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ways-in-which-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-nigerias-agriculture-other-sectors-in-2022/feed/ 0 Osun: Progress in Spite of Fractured Politics – Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:20:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317531 In the last three years, the alleged hostilities between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and Rauf Aregbesola, his predecessor in office, stayed only in the realm of speculations. But, a week or two ago, the cat was eventually let out of the bag when the Minister of the Federal Republic openly confessed that there [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 100,000 hectares of wheat was planted across 15 states in 2021 – CBN https://www.theinfostride.com/100000-hectares-of-wheat-was-planted-across-15-states-in-2021-cbn/ https://www.theinfostride.com/100000-hectares-of-wheat-was-planted-across-15-states-in-2021-cbn/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:05:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=316930 Nigeria’s central bank governor has chipped that Nigeria’s wheat production is expected to rise as 100,000 hectares of wheat was planted in the 2021 dry season. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele disclosed this at the unveiling of the CBN rice pyramids by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. He also added that Nigeria’s rice production increased [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/100000-hectares-of-wheat-was-planted-across-15-states-in-2021-cbn/feed/ 0 Agropartnerships investors threaten lawsuit against platform for breach of contract https://www.theinfostride.com/agropartnerships-investors-threaten-lawsuit-against-platform-for-breach-of-contract/ https://www.theinfostride.com/agropartnerships-investors-threaten-lawsuit-against-platform-for-breach-of-contract/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:58:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315799 Agropartnerships Investors which is an investment platform powered by Farmforte, have threatened to involve lawyers and security personnel in the course of following up on matured investments unpaid by the platform. These investors appear to have run out of patience upon the lapse of the 3-7 days ultimatum which Agropartnerships said would be used to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/agropartnerships-investors-threaten-lawsuit-against-platform-for-breach-of-contract/feed/ 0 Buhari Administration To Unveil New Agriculture Policy https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-administration-to-unveil-new-agriculture-policy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-administration-to-unveil-new-agriculture-policy/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314811 Following the expiration of the Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP) that lasted from 2016-2020, the Federal Government is in the process of developing another policy termed National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP) to cover the 2021-2025 period. NATIP is developed to provide an integrated approach to agricultural development in terms of access and application of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-administration-to-unveil-new-agriculture-policy/feed/ 0 There’s need for Youths to tap into opportunities in fintech, agriculture, others to grow economy says Professor Ogbechie https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-need-for-youths-to-tap-into-opportunities-in-fintech-agriculture-others-to-grow-economy-says-professor-ogbechie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-need-for-youths-to-tap-into-opportunities-in-fintech-agriculture-others-to-grow-economy-says-professor-ogbechie/#respond Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:34:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313724 Chris Ogbechie, a Professor of Strategic Management and the Dean at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University has encouraged African youth to join the train of opportunities present in different sectors to enhance growth in the continent. The professor established this at the virtual 9th edition of the annual Africa Business Conference themed, ‘Africa as a lever for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-need-for-youths-to-tap-into-opportunities-in-fintech-agriculture-others-to-grow-economy-says-professor-ogbechie/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s agric export grows to highest on record. https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-agric-export-grows-to-highest-on-record/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-agric-export-grows-to-highest-on-record/#respond Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:21:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308760 Nigeria exported agro-food items worth N165.27 billion in the second quarter of 2021, representing a 112% growth compared to N78.03 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2020. This is also the highest on record, according to data tracked from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The recent value also represents a 30% increase when [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-agric-export-grows-to-highest-on-record/feed/ 0 We are going to use NiMet prediction to plant more crops says AFAN https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-going-to-use-nimet-prediction-to-plant-more-crops-says-afan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-going-to-use-nimet-prediction-to-plant-more-crops-says-afan/#respond Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:55:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308748 All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) have established that they are planting more crops this year by applying the use of scientific weather prediction from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). This was earlier mentioned by Alhaji Abdulrahman Yusuf, Vice Chairman, AFAN, on Thursday, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna. He [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-going-to-use-nimet-prediction-to-plant-more-crops-says-afan/feed/ 0 FG, dairy firm renew pact on value-chain development, access to credit https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-dairy-firm-renew-pact-on-value-chain-development-access-to-credit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-dairy-firm-renew-pact-on-value-chain-development-access-to-credit/#respond Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:03:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304404 The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and FrieslandCampina WAMCO, have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on dairy value chain development. Under the new pact, both parties will provide a networking environment for 30,000 cattle herders and transform dairy farming practices by introducing improved techniques and also providing farmers with extension services [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-dairy-firm-renew-pact-on-value-chain-development-access-to-credit/feed/ 0 FG to grant agric investors plant variety protection rights https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-grant-agric-investors-plant-variety-protection-rights/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-grant-agric-investors-plant-variety-protection-rights/#respond Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:55:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303839 The Federal Government has announced its readiness to receive and process applications for the granting of plant variety protection rights to agric investors. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, and the Director-General, National Agricultural Seeds Council, Olusegun Ojo, announced that this was part of moves by the government to implement the Plant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-grant-agric-investors-plant-variety-protection-rights/feed/ 0 Oil palm producers target N2 million yearly from free seedlings https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-palm-producers-target-n2-million-yearly-from-free-seedlings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-palm-producers-target-n2-million-yearly-from-free-seedlings/#respond Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:42:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302325 The National Palm Producer Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has unveiled plans to empower youths and women across 24 states of the Federation with free 20 oil palm seedlings. The beneficiaries are expected to start generating a minimum of N2 million yearly from each hectare of the palm tree starting from the third year of planting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-palm-producers-target-n2-million-yearly-from-free-seedlings/feed/ 0 MPC urged to maintain status quo amid inflation, fragile economy https://www.theinfostride.com/mpc-urged-to-maintain-status-quo-amid-inflation-fragile-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mpc-urged-to-maintain-status-quo-amid-inflation-fragile-economy/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:28:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302216 Economy. Photo/financialexpress As the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets, experts have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to keep monetary policy rates at current values while strengthening intervention initiatives in critical sectors of the economy. According to experts, maintaining the status quo and strengthening intervention initiatives would be the most expedient decision to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mpc-urged-to-maintain-status-quo-amid-inflation-fragile-economy/feed/ 0 Rice revolution encounters boost https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-revolution-encounters-boost/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-revolution-encounters-boost/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 21:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301995 The nation’s rice revolution has received a boost as Fevick Resources, a private concern, has provided loans to 1, 000 women and youths to undertake massive rice cultivation across the nation. The Project Coordinator of Fevick Resources, Mr. Samuel Adeshina, told journalists in Abuja, yesterday, that the new wet-season rice farming project would link farmers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-revolution-encounters-boost/feed/ 0 Manufactured imports rise to N40.94tn, Nigeria exports N4tn goods https://www.theinfostride.com/manufactured-imports-rise-to-n40-94tn-nigeria-exports-n4tn-goods/ https://www.theinfostride.com/manufactured-imports-rise-to-n40-94tn-nigeria-exports-n4tn-goods/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:17:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300555 In 2020, import bill ballooned to N12.71tn while export bill dropped below N1tn to N960.7bn. Manufactured trade deficit was highest in 2020 with a deficit in excess of N11tn. Nigeria exported N700.48bn worth of manufactured goods to other African countries; N185bn to European countries; and N42.2bn to Asian countries. In the third quarter of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/manufactured-imports-rise-to-n40-94tn-nigeria-exports-n4tn-goods/feed/ 0 CBN releases 50,000mt of maize to curb price arbitrage https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-releases-50000mt-of-maize-to-curb-price-arbitrage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-releases-50000mt-of-maize-to-curb-price-arbitrage/#respond Mon, 05 Jul 2021 22:40:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299704 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the release of 50,000 metric tonnes of maize to 12 major producers to control the price of the commodity. The bank said yesterday that the latest rollout of the commodity from the Strategic Maize Reserve (SMR) under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) to companies would be the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-releases-50000mt-of-maize-to-curb-price-arbitrage/feed/ 0 CBN urged to capture agric graduates in anchor borrowers scheme https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-urged-to-capture-agric-graduates-in-anchor-borrowers-scheme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-urged-to-capture-agric-graduates-in-anchor-borrowers-scheme/#respond Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:38:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298254 National Committee of Heads of Colleges of Agriculture and Related Disciplines (NACHCARD) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to capture graduates from agricultural institutions in its intervention programs. The association said the inclusion of graduates in the programs will accelerate food security and diversification of the economy. This was contained in a communique [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-urged-to-capture-agric-graduates-in-anchor-borrowers-scheme/feed/ 0 USAID awards $500K co-investment grant to boost agric in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/usaid-awards-500k-co-investment-grant-to-boost-agric-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/usaid-awards-500k-co-investment-grant-to-boost-agric-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:20:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297583 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday announced that it has awarded a $500,000 (N205 million) co-investment grant through its West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade hub) to PYXERA Global to boost Nigeria’s agricultural systems and food security pursuit.   This was disclosed in a statement by Michael Clements, Trade hub’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/usaid-awards-500k-co-investment-grant-to-boost-agric-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 World Food Day: Lagos State wants Secondary Students to embrace Agriculture https://www.theinfostride.com/world-food-day-lagos-state-wants-secondary-students-to-embrace-agriculture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-food-day-lagos-state-wants-secondary-students-to-embrace-agriculture/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:45:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270991 Lagos State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya today called on secondary school students in the State to grow into a more productive agricultural labour force as adults. Olusanya made the call today in Lagos at the School Quiz Competition organised by her Ministry as part of activities marking the Y2020 World Food Day [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-food-day-lagos-state-wants-secondary-students-to-embrace-agriculture/feed/ 0 We Will Ban Chemical Fertilisers In Agriculture Very Soon – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-ban-chemical-fertilisers-in-agriculture-very-soon-fg/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:38:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243527 The minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbeh has shared that the Federal Government is doing all it can to steadily end the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture. He said the move will decrease soil damage and make sure the production of healthy food for Nigerians is priority. His words, “We are slowly going to begin [...]

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]]> Border Closure Is Not Against Free Trade Agreement – Minister of Agriculture https://www.theinfostride.com/border-closure-is-not-against-free-trade-agreement-minister-of-agriculture/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 01:25:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243419 The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono has said Federal Government’s closure of the Nigerian border does not go against the free trade agreement in the West African sub-region. Sabo, who disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, said the border closure is meant to protect Nigeria and Nigerians from the bad activities which [...]

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]]> Border Will Remain Closed, It Will Rekindle Nigeria’s Agricultural Rebirth – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/border-will-remain-closed-it-will-rekindle-nigerias-agricultural-rebirth-buhari/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:53:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242361 President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that he is yet to give any date for the reopening of the land borders. According to him, the decision to close it will not be changed until the situation improves. His spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, shared in a recent statement in Abuja that PMB said this [...]

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]]> We Will Sustain Agric Interventions – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-sustain-agric-interventions-buhari/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:48:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238831 President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to sustain agricultural interventions to make food security a possibility in Nigeria. PMB revealed this at the 2019 World Food Day celebration at Km 28, Tudun Wada, Nasarawa State. He added that his government will do all it can to maintain the several interventions it has made towards job creation, [...]

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]]> Nigeria Has Still Not Reached Its Potentials In Agriculture — Sabo Nanono https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-has-still-not-reached-its-potentials-in-agriculture-sabo-nanono/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:23:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238804 The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, has said Nigeria has achieved 80 per cent performance in the agricultural sector. Sabo revealed this at the Public Presentation of Executive Summary of Wet Season Agricultural Performance in Nigeria, by the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) in Abuja on Thursday. According to [...]

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]]> Nigerian Youths Should Invest In Agriculture Instead Of Sports Betting – Retson Tedheke https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-youths-should-invest-in-agriculture-instead-of-sports-betting-retson-tedheke/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:08:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237393 The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFCGS) has begged Nigerian youths to invest their resources in agriculture instead of sports betting. Mr Retson Tedheke, the National Coordinator of the group, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Ga’ate in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He revealed [...]

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]]> Nigeria Should Be Exporting Agriculture Produce – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-should-be-exporting-agriculture-produce-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 01:45:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237279 Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said it is important to export agricultural products to assist in improving the standard of living of the people. He disclosed this at a two-day Agriculture Summit Africa organsied by Sterling Bank with the theme: “Agriculture your piece of the Trillion Dollar Economy“ in Abuja. He said that it [...]

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]]> FG Is Working On Making Nigeria Agric Export Hub – Audu Ogbeh https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-working-on-making-nigeria-agric-export-hub-audu-ogbeh/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:47:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231544 Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said the Federal Government is fully committed to making Nigeria an agriculture export hub. He revealed this today during the opening ceremony of the council’s meeting at the ongoing 43rd National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development conference in Umuahia. The theme was: “Consolidating the [...]

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]]> Chemical Fertilizers In Agriculture Will Soon Be Banned – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/chemical-fertilizers-in-agriculture-will-soon-be-banned-fg/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:15:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229839 The minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbeh has shared that the Federal Government is doing all it can to steadily end the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture. He said the move will decrease soil damage and make sure the production of healthy food for Nigerians is priority. His words, “We are slowly going to begin [...]

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]]> Investments In Agriculture Will Be Sustained – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/investments-in-agriculture-will-be-sustained-buhari/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:24:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228694 President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is going to do everything within its power to continue to sustain investment in the agric sector. In a recent statement, he vowed to come up with new programmes and projects that will aid agriculture in the country and increase employment in the sector. His words, “Nigerians are [...]

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]]> Agriculture, Housing And Infrastructure Are Sectors We Must Focus On – Fela Durotoye https://www.theinfostride.com/agriculture-housing-and-infrastructure-are-sectors-we-must-focus-on-fela-durotoye/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:49:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225695 Three Presidential Candidates on Saturday were at loggerheads on issues of the economy in the televised debate held at the Trans-corp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Oby Ezekwesili of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Fela Durotoye of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) and Kingsley Moghalu of the Young Progressives Party (YPP). Asked how he [...]

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]]> I Have Delivered With Security, Fight Against Corruption And Agriculture – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-delivered-with-security-fight-against-corruption-and-agriculture-buhari/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:10:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225616 Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria has saved millions of dollars via banning and non-importation of agricultural produce. He revealed that his government had made tremendous progress in the almost four years of his tenure. “In the area of economy, this administration has provided soft loans for farmers, which has helped them improve and increase productivity,” [...]

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