The African Development Bank (AfDB) has completed eight Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) across Nigeria under the first phase of its agricultural transformation initiative, with 28 more zones currently being …
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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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Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Economic Reforms as ‘Haphazard’, Says Fuel Subsidy,
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as the disorganised and poorly executed removal of fuel subsidy and the floating …
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Rwanda’s Economy to Grow Slower in 2025 as Government Budget Increases by 20%
Rwanda’s Finance Minister, Yusuf Murangwa, has told the nation’s parliament that the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace in 2025 compared to last year. Presenting a draft budget …
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Private Sector Urges FG to Inject Stimulus to Tackle Rising Poverty
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce targeted economic stimulus packages to prevent the poverty rate from rising to 56 per …
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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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cross Africa, a new phase of agriculture is taking shape, driven by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions. With food security becoming an urgent issue amid …
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is calling on the rubber industry to support efforts to amend its founding Act to prevent the export of raw materials from …
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Lagos Unveils Three-Pillar Proposal to Tackle Food Insecurity
The Lagos State Government has introduced a three-pillar proposal to address Nigeria’s growing food insecurity, focusing on boosting food production, improving storage facilities, and reducing wastage. Speaking at the launch …
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Morocco’s Cereal Production has Rebound to 55.1 Million Quintals
by Editorby EditorMorocco’s resilient agricultural sector has managed to significantly boost cereal production despite lingering challenges such as adverse weather conditions. Rabat – Morocco has announced a cereal production of 55.1 million …