President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) with N1.5 trillion, in what the federal government has described as the biggest single investment in …
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UAC Records N110.4bn Half-Year Revenue, Sees 91% Rise in Underlying Profit
UAC of Nigeria Plc has announced that its revenue rose to N110.4 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 33 per cent increase compared to the same period …
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NSDC Urges Nigerian Farmers and Investors to Explore Sugar Industry Opportunities
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has urged members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other potential investors to take …
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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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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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Nigeria’s Farm Input Crisis Threatens Food Security
Nigeria’s ambition to become food self-sufficient is facing serious setbacks as the rising cost of farm inputs is pushing many smallholder farmers out of production and making food more expensive …
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Nigeria’s Food Crisis Deepens as Ethiopia’s Grain Success Offers a Roadmap
While Nigerians continue to battle hunger and high food prices, experts say the country can learn valuable lessons from Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation. Ethiopia has successfully moved from being a net …
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Young Nigerians Drive Growth in $420m Sweet Wine Market as Tastes Evolve
Nigeria’s wine industry is experiencing a major shift, with sweet wines now dominating consumer preferences—thanks largely to younger Nigerians. The market, currently valued between $400 million and $420 million yearly, …
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Agritech Expert Urges FG to Invest in Cold Storage to Cut $9bn Post-Harvest Losses
A Nigerian agritech expert, Ayomide Olugbade, has called on the Federal Government to invest heavily in cold-chain infrastructure to reduce the huge post-harvest losses that continue to affect the agricultural …
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WFP Warns Food Aid for Sudanese Refugees May End in Four Countries
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that food assistance for Sudanese refugees in four neighbouring countries could be completely suspended within the next two …