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 …
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New BOA Boss, Ayo Sotinrin, Vows to Restructure Bank, Improve Lending and Support for Farmers
The new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sotinrin, has promised to restructure the bank and reposition it to better serve farmers and boost food production in …
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JR Farms and Cross River State Collaborate to Establish 30,000-Hectare Coffee Plantation
A Nigerian agribusiness company, JR Farms, has partnered with the Cross River State Government to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next …
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Stakeholders Urge Government to Formulate Policies to Attract Agricultural Investments
Agricultural stakeholders have called on the Nigerian government to create and implement policies that attract private sector investments into the agricultural sector. They emphasize that such policies are essential to …
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Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability As Nigeria’s cashew season begins, industry stakeholders are calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the sector through sustainable farming …