Archives Tag: Agriculture
ELOY Awards: 2018 Nominees List
April 19, 2022
The 10th Edition of The Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards is gradually drawing near and preparations are in full gear. In 2009 a long conceived idea came to life. Exquisite magazine the organisers of this prestigious awards, Led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya, have been consistently celebrating women of excellence in different field … Continue reading ELOY Awards: 2018 Nominees List
ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Organic Shoppe
April 19, 2022
Organic Shoppe isn’t your average e-commerce store. It’s unabashedly pro-healthy living, pushes for sustainable agriculture, and presents itself as involved in social justice causes. This combination of concerns is usually enough to attract health-conscious, ethically driven customers, as it has for Organic Shoppe. Those interests have also put this online shop in the national spotlight, … Continue reading ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Organic Shoppe
Two-Day Agro-Commodity Export Masterclass
April 19, 2022
From available statistics, only few countries in the world can match Nigeria’s endowment in the area of Natural resources. With a population of over 180 million people, an onshore and offshore that boast of some of the finest deposits of oil and natural gas, a rain forest belt that offers the best cash crops and … Continue reading Two-Day Agro-Commodity Export Masterclass
Investment Lessons From The Rise of Modern Farm Franchises in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Any country with a population of over 170 million inhabitants should be a viable market for small businesses and thousands of franchises! Sadly, this assumption does not necessarily hold true in Nigeria, due to some factors. On face value, franchising does not make a lot of sense in a marketplace, where the concept is alien. … Continue reading Investment Lessons From The Rise of Modern Farm Franchises in Nigeria
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Business Events of the Month: September
April 19, 2022
Our selection of business events for the month of September covers some of the year’s most anticipated conferences and exhibitions. They include the biggest gathering of representatives from packaging and printing industry brands; a high profile fashion show; and a real estate event organized by a forward-looking property firm. There’s also a big trade show … Continue reading Business Events of the Month: September
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Did You Know? Nigeria’s Groundnut Pyramids
April 19, 2022
Groundnut pyramids have become a symbol of national nostalgia for Nigerians. They get mentioned in laments and rants critical of the country’s economic state, and are referred to in school history classes and in discussions by older citizens who remember the “good old days” when things worked as they should. But there was a time … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Groundnut Pyramids
Instagram Business of the Month: Ada Farms
April 19, 2022
Jennifer Elem says she’s dreamt of running her own farm for years. She thinks she’s found a chance to kick off her pursuit of this dream. But she hasn’t gone for manured ridges and battery cages just yet. Instead, her sights have turned to Instagram, where she’s launched Ada Farms, an agricultural produce delivery service. … Continue reading Instagram Business of the Month: Ada Farms
Experts Harp On Competition For Commodity Export
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Multimix Export House organized a 2-Day Agro-Commodity Export Master Class held on 30th June and 7th July, 2018 at the Multimix Global Learning Center― 3rd Floor, Tapa House, 3/5 Imam Dauda Street off Eric Moore Road by Sunflag, Surulere― Lagos. From available statistics, only few countries in the world can match … Continue reading Experts Harp On Competition For Commodity Export
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Business Profile: Farmers’ Corner Community
April 19, 2022
Farmers’ Corner is an entity that has created a community of farmers, “agro-preneurs”, investors and others interested in moving agricultural system forward in Nigeria, West Africa and the world at large. Farmers’ Corner Community is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious body that was created to meet the following objectives: Dissemination of agricultural information among members; … Continue reading Business Profile: Farmers’ Corner Community
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Did You Know? Nigeria Is Africa’s Biggest Agritech Market
April 19, 2022
Nigeria hasn’t been on the global agritech scene for long. Until a few years ago, you could probably count the number of tech startups in the country’s agriculture sector on the fingers of one hand. Ecommerce and fintech took the headlines and got a fat portion of investment money. Agritech was only a small part … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Is Africa’s Biggest Agritech Market
Did You Know? Nigeria Is the World’s Biggest Producer of Cassava
April 19, 2022
Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most widely cultivated and consumed crops. The longish tuber has yielded garri, the treasured staple of Southern Nigerian cuisine, and the foundation of our swallow feasts. Our long lasting national attachment to cassava has also generated wealth for many along the value chain that has developed around its production. It’s … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Is the World’s Biggest Producer of Cassava
Did You Know? Cashew Nuts Are Actually Seeds
April 19, 2022
Anacardium occidentale, also known as the cashew tree, produces the cashew apple from which the cashew seeds or nuts grow. The cashew apple is edible and has a red or pale yellow colour. The nut, which is largely consumed, is either roasted and eaten on it’s own or incorporated into recipes or processed into butter. … Continue reading Did You Know? Cashew Nuts Are Actually Seeds
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Akwa-Ibom To Import 2,000 Pregnant Cows From Mexico
April 19, 2022
According to a report by This Day, Akwa-Ibom state is set to import 2,000 pregnant cows. The cows, which are currently being quarantined are expected to ship from Mexico, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh, said during an interview in Uyo. Udoh further explained that the state government has … Continue reading Akwa-Ibom To Import 2,000 Pregnant Cows From Mexico
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How To Start A Tomato Farm
April 19, 2022
Even as Nigeria makes plans to diversify its revenue base away from oil, many have failed to tap into the agricultural sector. One of such opportunities, to be found in the agricultural sector, and to utilize efficiently this year, is tomato farming. Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops grown all over Nigeria. … Continue reading How To Start A Tomato Farm
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Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Agritech startup marks its first year of operations with the launch of a new mobile app aimed at increasing participation in agriculture by Nigeria’s growing middle-class, diaspora and youth Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform has introduced a new category of funding small-scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor … Continue reading Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
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