Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. […]
Akinwumi Adesina Cleared Of Corruption Charges
High profile Nigerian economist and banker, Akinwumi Adesina, has been cleared of corruption allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers in the African Development Bank (AFDB). An independent team of experts, headed by Mary Robinson (former Irish President) discredited accusations raised against the Nigerian. Popular for his elegant suits and bow ties, 60-year-old Adesina in […]
Akinwumi Adesina Has Been Named Forbes’ African of the Year for 2019
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank and Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture, has been named African of the Year for 2019 by Forbes Magazine. The award was delivered to Mr. Adesina at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday. The event is hosted by Forbes on an […]
Nigeria to Establish Grazing Reserves Across the Country
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina disclosed on Monday that the Nigerian government has approved the constitution of a committee to work out modalities for establishing grazing reserves for cattle grazers across the country. This step was taken to find a lasting solution to the ugly clashes between cattle grazers and […]
Agriculture Minister, Akinwunmi Adesina Speaks on the Fishing Industry in Nigeria
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 […]
Farmers to Earn N42 Billion Income From Wheat Production
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has announced that farmers in the country will be generating about N42 billion from wheat production. The minister made this announcement during the 2014 Wheat Farmers’ Day in Kadawa, Kano State. The programme is expected to generate about one million jobs and help reduce unemployment, particularly in the […]
Blumberg Grain Executes LOI To Expand Its Agricultural Investments To Nigeria With $250 Million
In cooperation with the Government of Nigeria, Blumberg Grain has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a $250 million investment program in the Nigerian agriculture sector. The investment includes a large scale production and distribution facility for Blumberg Grain’s food security storage warehouses, agricultural processing and packaging facilities, and investments in land and technology […]
Tony Elumelu Fellow Profile: Ada Osakwe, Business Expertise for Effective Government
Last November, in keeping with the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan and the resolve by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, to steer the agricultural sector away from the age-long practice that sees it as a developmental project into a private sector led business that is a major driver […]
FG, In 2013, Has Registered 10 Million Farmers, Agriculture Minister Says
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, has said that 10 million farmers had been registered in 2013 under the Growth Enhancement Support scheme (GES). He made the statement during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Katsina yesterday. He said that the Federal Government was determined to reach all registered farmers […]
USAID, Nigeria Partner to Boost Agricultural Finance Loans
Last year, over forty-five companies committed to invest money into Africa’s agricultural sector. This decision was reached with the aim of furthering the prospect of economic development, as well as ensuring improvements to food and nutrition security. These contributions seem to have come to fruition, as, on Thursday, Nigeria announced that it has just signed […]