AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina says $25 billion set aside for agriculture in Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB), says it is currently investing 25 billion dollars to help make agriculture and agribusiness Africa’s biggest industry. The statement by the bank’s Communication and External Relations Department on Thursday, said the AfDB’s president, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina made the […]

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has raised alarm over downward slide in price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and local demand in spite of their huge investments. The group raised the alarm in a letter jointly signed by Mr Dele Olanubi, NPPAN Ambassador, Mr Bolarinwa Adetula, Chairman Ondo Chapter and Chief Abiodun […]

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says it is targeting the production of between 240,000 and 300,000 tonnes of cotton in 2019. That is according to Mr. Anibe Achimugu, the President of NACOTAN. Achimugu said the set target would be achieved under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP). He also said […]

By: Fidelia Okafor The US Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Stuart Symington, on Tuesday August 28, paid a courtesy visit to IITA to meet the IITA youths Agriprenuers (IYA) and learn about the progress of the youths-in-Agribusiness Initiatives. He was accompanied by Benjamin Williams, Political and Economic Officer from the office of the US Consulate […]