Lagos moves to convert coconut wastes to wealth
90 Views***to train 450 young entrepreneurs By Bamidele Fashube, Abuja The Lagos State government says it has concluded plans to harness the wealth embedded in the use of coconut wastes. …
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Firms invest $50 million to boost agriculture in Ekiti
255 ViewsFrom: Bamidele Fashube,Abuja SIX firms have invested $50 million in Ekiti State to boost agriculture production, Mr. Akintunde Oyebode, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment, Trade, and …
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AGRA invests $2.5 million in Agri-Business Capital Fund
520 ViewsFrom: Kazeem Biriowo, Abuja THE Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has invested its second tranche of $2.5 Million to boost the share capital of the Agri-Business …
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For defrauding local farmers of N20.81m, former Agric Commissioner bags 19 years jail term
410 ViewsFrom: Bamidele Fashube, Abuja ZACHAEUS Atte, former Commissioner for Agriculture in Kogi State has bagged 19 years jail term for stealing N20.81m meant to support local farmers in the …
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NITDA, DFID partner to create 6 million jobs in agric sector
539 ViewsFrom: Bamidele Fashube, Abuja THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) has commenced plans to create six million jobs in …
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REPORT: Nigeria remains world largest cassava producer, accounts for ‘a fifth of global production’
1,018 ViewsFrom: Bamidele Fashube, Abuja A new report has restated Nigeria’s position as world largest cassava producer, beating Thailand, Ghana and other African countries. The report titled Cassava Processing Market: …
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ActionAid advocates collective action against carbon emission, climate change
290 ViewsFrom: Bamidele Fashube, Abuja As part of efforts to reduce climate change impacts, ActionAid Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation has called for a collective effort to reduce carbon emissions. The …
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New research outlines 5-course ‘Menu of Solutions’ to achieve sustainable food future
193 ViewsFrom: Admin With the world’s population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, a major new report shows the global food system must undergo urgent change to ensure …
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‘Innovative volunteerism’ vital to solving Africa’s problems, climate change
808 ViewsFrom: Kazeem Biriowo, Abuja The UN Environment Regional Climate Change Coordinator, Dr Richard Munang on Friday says Africa is capable of addressing its numerous problems and also mitigate climate …
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FG, IFAD Restates Commitment to Food Security
511 ViewsFrom: Bamidele Fashube, Abuja The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have agreed to work more closely to ensure food sufficiency in the country by …
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