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Catfish farmers have been advised to key into the international demand for the commodity, by packaging and exporting their produce. An Aquaculture Consultant, Mr Tajudeen Morakinyo, while speaking with newsmen said that produce exporting would improve their income,...
Snail farmers in Nigeria have been advised to switch from their old ways and rear other species that are high in demand outside the country. The advice was given by Prince Adeyanju, the Chief Executive Officer, Wolegate Global Resources Limited. Prince Adeyanju who...
The research by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that the importation of rice from the United States to Nigeria has dropped by 300,000 metric tons in the last six months. According to the report, Nigeria’s rice imports dropped by 300,000...
Renowned Development Economist, Arthur Lewis once said, ‘if Agriculture remains stagnant, industries cannot grow’. For an agrarian economy with a total population of 183 Million, 70 percent of which are youth, isn’t it amazing to know that only 23 percent of the youth...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that the manufacturing and agricultural sectors will enjoy single digit interest rates as it would fast track lending of a reserved special intervention fund earmarked for the sectors. The CBN has set aside N235 billion...
The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed its decision to partner with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Manufacturing and Marketing Company of Nigeria Limited (MAMCON) over the cultivation of rice farms and commercialisation of the state’s palm estate. The...