Snail farming can thrive in Nigeria – Expert
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...
Nigeria’s Rice Imports Drops By 300,000 Metric Tons
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...
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...
The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology