Agri-Economy

* Assures firm of security of its investments Kashim Shettima, VP Vice-President Kashim Shettima has hailed the multi-million-dollar investment portfolio by African agribusiness conglomerate, Export Trading Group (ETG), in Nigeria,…
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By Ese UfuomaNigeria is losing an estimated $10 billion every year to post-harvest losses, according to the Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari. From tomatoes and cassava to grains and yams, millions of tonnes of food never…
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With rising population and shrinking farmland, Nigeria faces tough choices between tradition and biotechnology By Ese Ufuoma What if the maize you eat, the rice you cook, or the beans you plant were not exactly as nature made…
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...Beneath the dry winds, millions of lives are at risk as farmland turns to dust By Ese Ufuoma Driving through northern Nigeria today, you can't ignore how the land seems to be slipping away beneath your tyres. In states like…
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By Ese Ufuoma As Nigeria pushes to diversify its economy away from oil, agriculture is steadily reemerging not just as a means of survival but as a vehicle for serious wealth creation. In 2025, smart investors are turning to…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. Muhammad Babangida, 53, holds…
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By Es Ufuoma Nigeria’s agricultural sector has increasingly found itself in the crosshairs of a persistent and escalating conflict between farmers and nomadic herders. This dispute, rooted in competition over land and resources, has…
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By Ese UfuomaThe rainy season has always been the heartbeat of Nigerian agriculture. But with changing weather patterns, unpredictable floods, and shifting planting seasons, it’s no longer enough to simply wait for the rain and sow.…
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By Ese UfuomaNigeria stands at a crucial point where the integration of the agriculture and energy sectors can catalyse sustainable development, enhance food security, and drive economic growth. Recent initiatives underscore the…
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By Ese UfuomaAt a recent Presidential Roundtable on Agriculture held in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, articulated a strategic vision for Nigeria’s agricultural sector, positioning the nation as a…
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