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AGRICULTURE: A FORBIDDEN KINGDOM FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS?
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...
Agric, manufacturing sectors to enjoy single digit interest – CBN
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...
Economic diversification: Bayelsa commercialises palm estate
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...
NIFST/ IFT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT IFT CONVENTION, 2016
The National President Dr Chijioke Osuji,(2nd from left),Dr Bola Osinowo (Chairman,International RelationsCommittee, 2nd from right) Mr Uche M. Nzeka Agricultural Marketing Specialist,USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service U.S. Consulate General, Lagos (1st from right) and...
DIGEST OF INNF MEETING AT IFT16 CHICAGO 2016
1. The Forum acknowledges that free flow of information from the NIFST Secretariat and especially through the NIFST website to members and back is vital for the achievement of the objectives of the Forum. In this respect the Forum requests that basic information from...
NIFSTers attending the IFT16 Convention in Chicago.
For professionals involved in food science and technology, this is the single most important trade show of the year. They know from personal experience that it’s the best place to see, touch, taste, and experience what’s new…and meet face-to-face with the companies on...