The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has restated its commitment to the conservation and promotion of Nigeria’s plant genetic resources as a way to support the country’s …
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Sanwo-Olu Begs States to Partner Lagos on Food Production
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all state governors across Nigeria, banks, development organisations, foreign embassies, regulatory agencies, local and international partners, and big players in agriculture to …
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AgricultureEastern AfricaEconomyFinance & ServicesFintech
Kenya Tops Africa in Digital Farm Payments as Mobile Money Reshapes Rural Finance
Kenya has emerged as the clear leader in Africa for digital agricultural payments, outpacing regional and global averages by a wide margin. According to fresh figures from the World Bank’s …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that Nigeria can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets if the country formalises the trading of commodities and …
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Lagos Poultry Association to Launch Direct Sales in LGAs, Eyes N1,000 Crate Reduction in Egg Prices
In a move aimed at reducing the cost of eggs and other poultry products in Lagos State, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, has announced plans to establish …
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North-East Nigeria Traders Adopt Digital Payments to Boost Security and Simplify Trade — Moniepoint Study
A new study by Moniepoint Inc. has shown that traders in Nigeria’s North-East region, particularly in Borno State, are increasingly adopting digital payment solutions to enhance security, reduce theft, and …
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Mahama Promises Ghana Cocoa Farmers 70% of Global Price from 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaian cocoa farmers that they will receive at least 70 percent of the world market price for their cocoa beans starting from the next …
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Lagos Food Prices Surge in July 2025 as Onions, Rice, and Pepper Hit Record Highs
Food prices across key markets in Lagos State surged sharply in July 2025, with common household staples such as onions, rice, and pepper leading the price increases. This development has …
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South Africa Faces 100,000 Job Losses as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Agriculture
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead …
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Morocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCP
Morocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). …