Archives Tag: Agriculture
How Cell Phones Can Increase Agricultural Revenue
April 19, 2022
Machines have become a part of our lives. From the days of the industrial revolution, man has steadily improved upon primitive versions of mechanical aids, powered by engines and fueled by varying energy sources. Today, these things are everywhere. If you are reading this piece, you have one in front of you. Agriculture has not … Continue reading How Cell Phones Can Increase Agricultural Revenue
Concerning Clashes between Herdsmen and Farmers in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The degree of carnage that has beset agriculture in Nigeria, occasioned by the unchecked malfeasance of herdsmen cannot be quantified in monetary and economic terms. Why are their numbers increasing and their attendant damages escalating? The reason could be linked to the increase in global temperatures (global warming) and droughts in the sub-Saharan terrain. But … Continue reading Concerning Clashes between Herdsmen and Farmers in Nigeria
Countdown: 3-in-1 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair
April 19, 2022
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to hold the 29th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair at three different venues: Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, the Muson Centre, Onikan and Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 15, 2015. Yes! Three locations! It’s going to be 10 days … Continue reading Countdown: 3-in-1 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair
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EU, 12 Countries to Participate in 2015 LCCI Trade Fair
April 19, 2022
The Chairman, Trade Promotion Board of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Michael Olawale-Cole on Friday said the European Union (EU) had indicated interest to participate in the 29th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair which is set to hold at three different venues: Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, the Muson Centre, Onikan and Freedom Park, … Continue reading EU, 12 Countries to Participate in 2015 LCCI Trade Fair
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#PhotoSpeaks: LCCI’s Press Briefing
April 19, 2022
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a press conference on 28th September, 2015, to notify the public of its preparations towards the 29th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair which is set to hold at three different venues: Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, the Muson Centre, Onikan and Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos. Click here to read about … Continue reading #PhotoSpeaks: LCCI’s Press Briefing
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3-in-1 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair to Take Nigeria by Storm
April 19, 2022
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a press conference today, 28th September, 2015, to notify the public of its preparations towards the 29th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair which is set to hold at three different venues: Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, the Muson Center, Onikan and Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos . The aim of … Continue reading 3-in-1 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair to Take Nigeria by Storm
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Nigerian University Students Create Farming Robot
April 19, 2022
Great news! Nigerian Engineering students at the private Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State have created an innovative robot for agricultural farming purposes as their final year research project. Named the Robodozer, the students designed the robot based on the pattern of a bulldozer, enabling it to avoid obstacles. “The robodozer is a prototype … Continue reading Nigerian University Students Create Farming Robot
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Governor Babatunde Fashola to Commission Candel’s Facility in Lekki
April 19, 2022
The Candel Company Limited, Nigeria’s leading agricultural inputs development and distribution company, has announced that its integrated manufacturing facility for crop protection chemicals and foliar fertilizers will be commissioned on Tuesday, 26th May, 2015 by Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State. The multi-billion naira project, which is currently in its first phase, when completed, will … Continue reading Governor Babatunde Fashola to Commission Candel’s Facility in Lekki
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Jide Arowosafe Speaks on What is Missing in the Agricultural Sector
April 19, 2022
Have you ever considered working in the agricultural sector? With the country’s population exploding as years progress, it is important that more young people contribute to this sector because it is a major lifeline of sustenance. Mr. Jide Arowosafe, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) consultant, spoke on the role interested individuals can play in … Continue reading Jide Arowosafe Speaks on What is Missing in the Agricultural Sector
Y-Farm Project to Establish 10,000 Youth Led Agric Businesses in Nigeria by 2020
April 19, 2022
A group of enterprising farmers called the Fresh and Young Brains Development Initiative recently declared their intent to establish 10,000 youth led agric businesses in the country by 2020. This was stated at the first National Youth Agricultural Festival which took place on 19th March, 2015 in the country’s capital, Abuja. The group’s ‘Y-Farm project’ … Continue reading Y-Farm Project to Establish 10,000 Youth Led Agric Businesses in Nigeria by 2020
Nigeria Gets N80.7 Billion From World Bank to Boost Agriculture in Northern Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Northern part of Nigeria will get 495.3 million dollars, about N80.7 billion from the World Bank to boost agriculture in Northern Nigeria. This was made known via a press statement issued by Mr. Bamidele Oladokun, Communications Associate to the World Bank in Abuja. The statement said that the bank’s executive directors approved the money to … Continue reading Nigeria Gets N80.7 Billion From World Bank to Boost Agriculture in Northern Nigeria
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NACIMMA to Hold Dialogue on Shipping Gridlock, June 2014
April 19, 2022
The national president of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has recently stated that the association will be holding a national dialogue session for a day purposed to address the challenges at the ports. The programme is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at … Continue reading NACIMMA to Hold Dialogue on Shipping Gridlock, June 2014
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Nigeria to Produce 500,000 Tonnes Of Cocoa In 2024
April 19, 2022
More good news continues to emanate from the once lucrative Nigerian Agricultural Industry. This time, the federal produce inspection service, FPIS, have announced that the country will increase cocoa production to 500,000 tonnes in the next 10 years- 2024. Mr Israel Ikwejulor, first Chief Control Officer of the service stated this in a press … Continue reading Nigeria to Produce 500,000 Tonnes Of Cocoa In 2024
Agriculture Minister, Akinwunmi Adesina Speaks on the Fishing Industry in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2013, stated on Monday that producing healthy foods and creating wealth for Nigerians is his top priority. He made this declaration on Channels Television as he defended the circular released by his ministry on October 2013, which announced the restructuring of the … Continue reading Agriculture Minister, Akinwunmi Adesina Speaks on the Fishing Industry in Nigeria
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Agriculture Minister Appoints D’banj Ambassador for Nagroprenuers
April 19, 2022
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina, announced one of Nigeria’s music icons, Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo, as the Ambassador for the Nagroprenuers Initiative in Abuja, yesterday. The minister said, “I will want D’banj to be the Ambassador for Nagroprenuers and to help communicate this initiative to youths. “We want to change the labour … Continue reading Agriculture Minister Appoints D’banj Ambassador for Nagroprenuers
