The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it plans to raise agricultural lending beyond the current level of less than five per cent of total bank credit, as the …
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CBN Tasks ACGSF Board to Remove Collateral Barriers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to ensure that lack of collateral and remote location no …
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AgricultureBusinessEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTOil & Gas
Afrinvest Projects Nigeria’s Economy to Grow by Up to 4.5% in Q4 2025 on Stronger Spending and FX Supply
Analysts at Afrinvest have projected that Nigeria’s economy could grow between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by seasonal activities, improved foreign …
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AgricultureEastern AfricaEconomyInternational RelationsMarket TrendsTrade
Tanzania Showcases Coffee, Tea, Spices and More at Kano Trade Fair, Strengthens Ties With Nigeria
Tanzania made a notable appearance at the 46th Kano International Trade Fair, drawing the attention of traders, investors, and visitors with a wide range of its agricultural and manufactured products. …
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AgribusinessAgricultureEconomyFood ProductionHealth
Cost of a Healthy Diet Rises Sharply to N1,611 Per Adult Daily in July 2025
The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria continues to rise, as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a 27.3 percent year-on-year increase in the Cost of …
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Dangote Group, Kano Government Deepen Partnership to Boost Trade
The Dangote Group and the Kano State Government are strengthening their long-standing partnership to support business growth, industrial development, and social programmes across the state. This renewed collaboration became more …
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Finance Minister Wale Edun Says Africa Must Rely on Private Capital
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has warned that Africa can no longer depend on foreign aid and concessional loans as rising debt costs …
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First City Monument Bank has concluded the 2025 edition of its AgriTech Hackathon, an event organised in partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank and HeaveVentures. The initiative, held to …
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Dangote Group Backs 17th National Agricultural Show, Pushes New Investments to Boost Food Security
The Dangote Group has announced new collaborations with key partners to help revitalise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, describing the move as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen food security, expand …
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AgribusinessAgricultureEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTNigeria
Valency Agro Nigeria Completes N13bn Commercial Paper and Exports
Valency Agro Nigeria Limited has strengthened its position as one of Nigeria’s leading agro-processing and export companies with the completion of a N13bn Commercial Paper issuance. The issuance, which is …