3 d. ago One Acre Fund To Host National Dialogue On Food Security In Nigeria

One Acre Fund Nigeria is set to host a National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Food Security, a high-level convening aimed at addressing critical challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector and driving collaborative solutions for a more food-secure future. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap,” will bring together key actors across the agricultural […]

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8 d. ago President Bio decries Africa’s $50bn annual spending on food importation

Julius Bio, President of Sierra-Leone on Wednesday in Ibadan decried the sum of 50 billion US dollars being expended on read more President Bio decries Africa’s $50bn annual spending on food importation

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9 d. ago Research, innovation, technologies should drive Africa’s agriculture – Sierra Leone president

Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has said that research, innovation and technologies will help to drive and transform read more Research, innovation, technologies should drive Africa’s agriculture – Sierra Leone president

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9 d. ago President Bio’s Visit To Oyo Reflects Makinde’s Performance – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the visit of Sierra Leone’s President, Mr. Julius Maada Bio, to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, reflects the governor’s leadership and achievements in the state. The PDP national publicity secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, said President Bio came to Nigeria to inspect the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub as […]

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1 week ago Fasola Agribusiness Hub becomes Nigeria’s first special agro

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation, highlighting the significant strides made in the state’s agribusiness sector. Speaking at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Headquarters in Ibadan during the Presidential Visit Programme for Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Governor Makinde announced […] The post Fasola Agribusiness Hub becomes Nigeria’s first special agro-industrial processing zone – Gov. Makinde appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector

Tribune Online Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, and Oyo governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has harped on the revolutionisation of the Agricultural sector to boost food production in Africa. The duo, in their separate presentations at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, on Tuesday, stressed the need for exploration of the abundance […] Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector Tribune Online

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1 week ago JUST IN: Tinubu receives Sierra Leone President, Bio, at Villa

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Bio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bio arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at 12:22 pm Monday in the company of the bagpipers of the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who Read More

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Obasanjo hosts Jonathan, Atiku, others to dinner in Lagos

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, hosted some dignitaries to a dinner in Lagos. Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar disclosed this on his X handle with pictures on Sunday. Among those who attended the dinner were Goodluck Jonathan,  ex-President of Sierra Leone Ernest Koroma,  ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, among others. Read More

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2 w. ago NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) have formally opposed the proposed taxation of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly. In their submission, NACCIMA and OPSN urged lawmakers to expunge sections of the Nigeria Tax Bill […] The post NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NACCIMA, Organised Private Sector oppose taxation of FTZ in memo to National Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) read more NACCIMA, Organised Private Sector oppose taxation of FTZ in memo to National Assembly

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Oyo Gov’t Set To Receive Sierra Leonean President As Makinde Visits Agribusiness Industrial Hub

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde was on Sunday joined by the Director General of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon Ehui together with a good friend, Nigel Pickard on an inspection visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo, Oyo State. Govenor Makinde who disclosed this on his Facebook Page Monday, said […]

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2 w. ago Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector

Tribune Online Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ₦200bn intervention in the agriculture sector, saying it has given farmers across the country renewed hope. Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria Charts New Path For Agribusiness Growth, Food Security

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape into a thriving agribusiness sector, positioning the country as a major player in regional and global food markets. Speaking at the Presidential Roundtable on Agribusiness in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasised the administration’s vision of agriculture […]

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2 w. ago Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to host the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in two weeks. The visit will focus on Bio’s interest in touring the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a project that has gained both national and international recognition. Makinde announced the upcoming visit in a newsletter […] The post Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry

Targets 30,000mt annually From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a boost for Nigeria’s agricultural sector, especially the cocoa industry, Johnvents Group has announced a partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, to invest $40.5 million in the country’s cocoa industry. The signing, which was done in Abuja on Tuesday, is a […] The post Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How Orji Kalu’s govt explored agricultural development in Abia — Ex

Tribune Online How Orji Kalu’s govt explored agricultural development in Abia — Ex-SSG Former Secretary to the Abia State Government, Dr Eme Okoro, has revealed how former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu made efforts to boost agriculture during his tenure. Okoro who stated this while speaking with some journalists, lamented the persistent abandonment of the agricultural sector by Nigerian leaders. When asked if he was impressed with the attitude […] How Orji Kalu’s govt explored agricultural development in Abia — Ex-SSG Tribune Online

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