Archives Tag: Rice Production in Nigeria

Food Opportunities

April 19, 2022

Nigeria could be getting a few thousand people off its job-seeker roaster when its latest rice mill comes on stream. The facility, to be built by Darma Rice Mill, could create up to 5,000 jobs when it is fully functional. It could also help encourage local farmers to grow more rice and plug the country’s … Continue reading 5000 Jobs Could Be Created By Nigeria’s Newest Rice Mill

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Food

April 19, 2022

In Nigeria, hardly would you meet someone that holds a grudge against Rice. While it might not be their favourite food, it definitely is one of the most accepted food on the menu list. Rice is a friend of the masses; it is in almost every ceremony and consumed in almost every home at least, … Continue reading Do you Know- The Major Rice Producing States in Nigeria

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. Data subscribers accuse FG, NCC justifies 200% hike and workers foresee an increase in crime rate as Nigerians will begin to pay more for data services from December 1st. 2. The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) yesterday presented the winner of the 2016 Nigeria Prize for Literature, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim with a cheque of … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 30th, 2016

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. The Federal Government has backed the ban of the sale of foreign rice in Ebonyi State to encourage local production of the commodity. 2. Kaduna Electric is set to complete the ongoing and first phase of deployment of mass metres in six weeks. 3. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has introduced the Green Recovery Nigeria, an … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 28th, 2016

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Agriculture

April 19, 2022

As far as we can tell, Nigerians’ love for rice has not been destroyed by the upward spike of the commodity’s price. The plates on dining tables probably contain a smaller number of rice grains than they used to, but the cereal is still being consumed by households across the country. Rice is a staple … Continue reading Rice Production in Nigeria: Kebbi to the Rescue

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Agriculture BUSINESS Media News Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

Nigerian Government on Friday announced it has signed a $1 billion rice investment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The MoU which was signed at the State House in Abuja saw the Minister of Agriculture, Adewunmi Adesina, and Mr. Dangote sign on behalf of the Federal Government and Dangote Group respectively. … Continue reading F.G, Dangote Sign $1 Billion Rice Investment MoU

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