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Sterling Bank extends Farmers’ Radio to six-geo-political zones
Sulaiman From Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria's leading commercial bank, has extended coverage of its Farmers’ Radio programme to cover the six-geo-political zones of the country, following…
Rice: Bagudu assures Nigerians of price stability
The Chairman Presidential Taskforce on Rice and Wheat Production in the country, Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has assured Nigerians of price stability on rice production in the country.…
Agric Sector Boost: Entrepreneurs Urged To Adopt Ecosystem
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector have been enjoyed to adopt an ecosystem approach in order to tap huge untapped potentials for the rebound of the…
Price of palm oil records slight increase in Enugu
The price of palm oil has recorded slight increase in major markets across Enugu metropolis, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A market survey conducted by…
AfDB Seals $54 Million Deal With AFAP To Boost Fertilizer In Nigeria, Tanzania
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) have signed two grant agreements to implement trade credit guarantees…
Nigeria Risks Losses Of $400 Million To Rice Smuggling — RIFAN
The Rice Processors Association of Nigeria has said Nigeria risks the loss of over $400 million to rice smuggling if the over one million metric tonnes of…
NYSC arrests 10 fake corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has uncovered ten persons who attempted to enroll with fake certificates during registration in some of its orientation…
Ruga Settlement: Threat To National Peace Says US — South-East Govs, Ortom Tackle Presidency
Ruga Settlement, a Federal Government initiative has continue to generate tension among Nigerians and other countries of the world as it is seen as threat to…
Germany Invests €2m In Nigeria’s Rice Production
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The German Government, with support from the Bill and Mellinda Gates Foundation, has provided two million Euros for implementation of the second phase…
Reappointment Of CBN Boss, Emefiele To Transform Agric Sector – RIFAN
Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says the reappointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by President Muhammadu…
