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nigerian farmers

Nigerian farmers set to get $2bn support

John Ogunsemore Dec 8, 2020 0

Smallholder farmers in Nigeria are set to be empowered to the tune of $2 billion by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). National Coordinator of NEPAD, Princess Gloria Akobundu stated that the earmarked sum was to help…

Government

Buhari Tasks Farmers on Massive Food Production, Says“No Money For Food Importation”

Ismaila Chafe May 24, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Nigerian farmers on the need to embark on massive productive agricultural activities this farming season as Nigeria has no money for food importation. The president gave the challenge…

Agriculture

NIRSAL Partners Microsoft to Reduce Agricultural Risks, Attract Investors

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 28, 2020 0

The Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has entered into a partnership with Microsoft to deploy a technological platform called Microsoft Azure FarmBeats to help Nigerian farmers reduce risks as…

Government

SIFAX Group to Support Nigerian Farmers on Produce Export

Chiazo Ogbolu Jan 10, 2020 0

SIFAX Group, a multinational corporation with diversity in maritime, aviation, haulage/ logistics and hospitality, has assured Nigerian farmers willing to export their agricultural produce of its readiness to support them. The…

Finance

300,000 Farmers to produce 450,000 metric tons of cotton-CBN

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 20, 2019 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, at the meeting with State Governors, disclosed that its bid to revive Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry in Nigeria is targeted at engaging 300,000 farmers to achieve 450,000 metric…

Business

World Bank Approves $300 Million for Nigerian Farmers

Business Editor Jul 1, 2013 0

The World Bank said it approved credit facilities of $300 million for Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, to boost farming output and food security. A $200 million loan will go to small-holder farmers organized in clusters in six of…