World Bank Approves 200 Million Dollar Loan for Nigerian Farmers

By Raymond Osi Elamah March 24, 2017 No comment

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The World Bank said on Friday, it has approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria to support the government’s effort to boost small and mid-scale farmers. The loan from the International Development Association, the bank’s low-interest arm, has a maturity of 25 years with a grace period of five years. Nigeria slipped into its first […]Continue Reading

Buhari appoints Interim MDs, EDs for Bank of Agriculture

By Raymond Osi Elamah March 23, 2017 No comment

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‎President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of an interim Managing director/CEO, as well as Executive Directors for the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). A statement obtained from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, said that the appointment, would speed up the plan of the Federal Government in ensuring easier access to agricultural funds by farmers, […]Continue Reading

Nigeria signs Agric-Development MoU with Morocco

By Raymond Osi Elamah December 10, 2016 No comment

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The Nigeria Incentive Based Risk-Sharing for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Group Crédit Agricole (GCAM), a top-ranking Moroccan financial institution to boost agricultural development in Nigeria. The Managing Director of NIRSAL, Mr. Aliyu Abdulhameed, and the Chairman of GCAM, Mr. Tariq Sijilmassi, signed the MoU on Continue Reading

If Africa learnt to feed its chickens it could feed its people

By Raymond Osi Elamah September 25, 2016 No comment

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  Africa, which imports nearly 83% of the food it consumes, has a real chicken and egg problem. The continent is caught between pressure from imports in some countries and an inability to meet demand in others. Africa’s chicken crisis is an expression of overall weaknesses in its agricultural system. If Africa cannot raise its grain production it cannot […]Continue Reading

Interesting Facts About African Giant Land Snails

By Raymond Osi Elamah September 25, 2016 No comment

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The Giant African Land Snail (Achatina achatina) is known to eat more than 500 different types of plants. An average garden snail has over 14,000 teeth. They are all located on their tongue (radula). Most land snails have two set of tentacles, the upper one carry the eyes, while the lower one has the olfactory […]Continue Reading

African Leaders, Dev. Partners Pledge $30bn For Agriculture In Africa

By Raymond Osi Elamah September 9, 2016 No comment

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African farmers are set to benefit from tens of billions of dollars pledged by African leaders, development banks, the private sector and international donors at a conference in Nairobi this week. Commitments of more than $30 billion have been made so far at the African Green Revolution Forum, to transform agriculture on the continent over […]Continue Reading

Pulse Export: Nigeria Targets $100bn Indian Agric. Market

By Raymond Osi Elamah September 6, 2016 No comment

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The Nigerian Government says it is making plans to tap into India’s One Hundred Billion Dollar Pulse Market. India has indicated interest in providing a market for Nigerian pulses if the country can grow and supply the crops to India in commercial quantity. Pulses form part of India’s staple food and the second most populated […]Continue Reading

Kenya to host talks on farming investment in September

By Raymond Osi Elamah August 29, 2016 No comment

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KAMPALA, UGANDA – Kenya will host over 1,500 delegates to the six African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) from the 5th to the 9th of September, 2016. The forum is expected to advance policies and secure investments that will help better life for millions of Africa’s farmers and farming families.   AGRF is a platform that brings […]Continue Reading

Nigeria to Increase Allocation to Agriculture in the 2017 Budget

By Raymond Osi Elamah August 29, 2016 No comment

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Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari says his Government will sustain concrete measures to diversify the economy by devoting more resources to agriculture in the 2017 budget. The president made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu. According to the statement, Buhari, […]Continue Reading

Nigeria Targets Ten Dams in Each State to Boost Agriculture 

By Raymond Osi Elamah August 22, 2016 No comment

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As part of efforts to boost food product in Nigeria, the Federal Government is to begin the construction of at least 10 new dams in each of the 36 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory.  Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh says “PROJECT 10/37” will begin in 2017. “We hope […]Continue Reading