Nestlé has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirming its commitment to improve nutrition, strengthen food security and support agricultural productivity across the …
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Madam Flora Christine Amagloh, a Food Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has said that the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea …
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FG Moves to Revive Silo Concession Programme to Tackle $10bn Post-Harvest Losses
The Federal Government has announced plans to revive the country’s silo concession programme as part of efforts to reduce food wastage and strengthen food security. The Minister of Agriculture and …
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Nigeria Records N12.64tn Trade Surplus in H1 2025, Analysts Warn of Risks
igeria recorded a trade surplus of N12.64 trillion in the first half of 2025, offering some relief for the country’s foreign exchange market even as concerns remain about structural weaknesses …
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BUA Foods Approves N13 Dividend for Shareholders After Strong 2024 Financial Performance
BUA Foods Plc has declared a dividend of N13 per share for its shareholders after the company’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel …
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Mahama Targets Boost in Ghana-China Trade with Tariff-Free Agreement
President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana is working to maximise its trade volume with China following the recent tariff-free trade agreement between Beijing and African countries. Speaking at the …
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EU-Funded €1m ImPreSSion Project to Boost Ghana’s Education in Energy, Water and Agriculture
Ghana is set to benefit from the implementation of the European Union co-funded €1 million project titled Improving Study Programs in Ghana by Introducing Green Solutions, Sustainability Modules and Digital …
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Ghana Hosts Successful Shea Expo 2025, Spotlights Women and Youth
The second edition of the World Shea Expo has ended in Tamale, Ghana, with a fresh call on government, private sector, and development partners to take stronger steps in boosting …
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Zimbabwe Launches $1.4 Billion Agricultural Investment to Boost Key Value Chains
Zimbabwe has unveiled a massive agricultural investment package worth $1.4 billion, a bold step the government says will transform the sector and secure the country’s place in global food markets. …
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Botswana Unveils 200 Projects for Transformation Plan
Botswana has taken a major step in its journey to build a stronger and more diversified economy with the selection of 200 projects under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). …