Prices of rams have doubled across Nigeria as Muslims prepare for the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, also known as Sallah. Traders and livestock dealers say the sharp increase in prices is …
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NIRSAL Trains Nigerian Livestock Producers to Tap into $2.5 Billion Brazilian Meat Investment Deal
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has flagged off a major training programme aimed at helping Nigerian livestock value chain actors benefit from a $2.5 billion Foreign …
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Olam Agri Celebrates Africa Day with Cultural Display and Staff Unity
Leading agribusiness company, Olam Agri, has once again demonstrated its pride in African roots and commitment to workplace inclusion by celebrating this year’s Africa Day with colourful cultural activities across …
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FNB Champions Sustainable Agriculture as South Africa Leads G20 in 2025
As South Africa takes the helm of the G20 in 2025, attention is turning to its leadership role in driving agricultural reforms that balance food security, rural development, and environmental …
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Cocoa Farmers Hail Tinubu for Approving National Cocoa Board, Demand Protection for Ondo Growers
Two leading cocoa farming bodies in Nigeria — the Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (Nigeria Chapter) and the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) — have praised President Bola …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
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Tanzania and Malawi End Trade War After Retaliation Threats and Regional Pressure
Tanzania and Malawi have finally agreed to end their trade dispute following weeks of escalating tensions and reciprocal import restrictions. The two countries, joined by South Africa which was also …
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Delta40 Launches Nigeria Venture Studio to Boost Energy, Agriculture and Fintech Startups
Delta40, a venture studio and investment fund, has officially launched its Nigeria Venture Studio in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to driving innovation across energy, agriculture and fintech in Africa. The …
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Presco Plc Records N93.8bn Revenue in Q1 2025, Up by 120% from Last Year
Presco Plc, one of Nigeria’s major palm oil producers, has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing significant growth across key performance areas. The company’s unaudited …
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FG Launches Agro-Processing Zones to Boost Food Security, Farmers’ Income
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s launch of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), describing the initiative as a major step toward food …