Archives Tag: Akinwunmi Adesina
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Seven Others Make 100 Most Reputable Africans List
April 19, 2022
World-renowned Nigerian economist and development expert, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, and seven other Nigerians made the cut for this year’s 100 Most Reputable Africans list. A total of eight Nigerians made the ‘roll of honour’ which was released on the website of Reputation Poll International (organizers of the annual event) on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Seven Others Make 100 Most Reputable Africans List
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Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank
April 19, 2022
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has been endorsed by the African Development Bank (AFDB) to remain as president of the bank for a second term. During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council (comprising 55 ministers of foreign affairs serving as representatives of member countries) which was held during the African Union Summit … Continue reading Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank
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Adunni And Nefertiti at World Food Prize
April 19, 2022
It is no longer news that Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina was nominated for the World Food Prize at Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, on the 19th October 2017. A prize that competes with the Nobel Prize as it had over 800 people from over 50 countries. What isn’t quite popular is the beautiful rendition of Adunni and … Continue reading Adunni And Nefertiti at World Food Prize
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The 3rd Most Reputable Person on Earth is a Nigerian
April 19, 2022
According to the Most Reputable People on Earth list released by South Africa-based Reputation Poll, Dr. Akinwunmi Adeshina is the third most reputable person in the world. Reputation Poll described the ranking as “a list of individuals across the globe that have amassed high reputation for themselves through their work and achievements.” The list features … Continue reading The 3rd Most Reputable Person on Earth is a Nigerian
Rice Production Generates N400b To Nigeria’s Economy
April 19, 2022
Rice production has generated about N400 billion to the Nigerian economy in the last 3 years, a top Nigerian government official has stated. Speaking at the second Nigeria Rice Investment Forum in Abuja on Monday, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, said Nigeria has currently attained 80 per cent self-sufficiency in paddy rice … Continue reading Rice Production Generates N400b To Nigeria’s Economy
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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
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Adesina, Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Named Forbes African Person of the Year
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been named Forbes African Person of the Year. Adesina was bestowed with the prestigious award for his leadership and remarkable reforms in the country’s agricultural sector. Adesina beat billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote; Chairman of Zenith Bank Group, Jim Ovia; founder of Global Telecoms group, Strive Masiyiwa, and … Continue reading Adesina, Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Named Forbes African Person of the Year
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How Nigeria Averted Food Crisis – Minister of Agriculture
April 19, 2022
By Michael Abimboye Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina, has revealed that despite the heavy flood that affected farmlands in some parts of the country a year ago, the country has avoided a food crisis and has opened new opportunities to Nigerian farmers. The minister’s disclosure also noted that over 267,000 ha of rice land … Continue reading How Nigeria Averted Food Crisis – Minister of Agriculture
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Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
Forbes Africa has unveiled its final list of its Person of the Year Award for 2013. The award consists of personalities from three African countries; Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Voting has commenced online, and Forbes provides a profile for the five nominees, Patrice Motsepe (South Africa), Akinwunmi Adesina (Nigeria), Aliko Dangote (Nigeria), Strive Masiyiwa … Continue reading Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
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Nigeria Gets N139 Bn from World Bank to Boost Agriculture – Minister
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has received ₦139.5 billion from the World Bank in the last two years to boost agricultural development, Agriculture Minister, Akinwumi Adesina, said at the concluded All Nigerian Editors’ Conference in Asaba. He said, “Nearly N62 billion of the amount was specifically pumped into irrigation development. The African Development Bank (ADB) had provided nearly ₦77.5 billion to … Continue reading Nigeria Gets N139 Bn from World Bank to Boost Agriculture – Minister
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Cocoa Corporation of Nigeria is Planned, Agriculture Minister Reveals
April 19, 2022
The Minister for Agricultrure and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has disclosed at the just concluded World Cocoa Foundation Meeting in Washington, that Nigeria would set up a company, Cocoa Corporation of Nigeria, to double the production of cocoa beans to 500,000 metric tons in two years. He also said that Nigeria is “developing a … Continue reading Cocoa Corporation of Nigeria is Planned, Agriculture Minister Reveals
Nigeria Introduces “Youth in Agriculture” Initiative to Bolster Agribusiness
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Government has introduced the “Youth in Agriculture” initiative to bolster Agribusiness in Nigeria, the Honorable Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina has disclosed. He said it at a Foundation Day lecture at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, speaking on how he expects the initiative to encourage more skilled farmers, and change the ideology of majority about agriculture. … Continue reading Nigeria Introduces “Youth in Agriculture” Initiative to Bolster Agribusiness
Nigeria to Export 2.2 million metric tonnes of Cassava Chips to China
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has secured a deal to supply to China, 2.2 million metric tonnes of Cassava Chips. The deal, worth, $272 million, adds to the growing earnings of the Ministry of Agriculture, and more opportunities within the sector, that farmers, investors and state governments can benefit from. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina, … Continue reading Nigeria to Export 2.2 million metric tonnes of Cassava Chips to China
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Nigeria to Import 100 Rice Mills
April 19, 2022
The Jonathan Administration that successfully oversaw the adoption of 13 new rice mills in Nigeria with a total capacity of 240,000 tonnes in the last year has announced that there will be more rice mills, to meet its 2015 target of self-sufficient rice production. It is known that most of the rice mills in the … Continue reading Nigeria to Import 100 Rice Mills
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