More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
IPC first phase for commissioning next week ― Pat Utomi
The Chairman and Chief Executive of the Integrated Produce City, IPC, an Agriculture/Industrial Town initiative near Benin, Professor Pat Utomi, has announced that the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, and his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, will commission the first phase of the project on Tuesday 24th November at 11 am. The ceremonies […]
Agribusiness firm counsels CBN to prevail on banks over loan accessibility for farmers
As #OgojaRice emerges star brand By Gabriel Ewepu An agribusiness firm, Santuscom Agro – hub Investment Nigeria Limited, Monday, counseled the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to prevail on commercial banks to remove bottlenecks and make loan accessibility less difficult to farmers. This was the submission of the Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro-hub Investment Nigeria […]
Nigeria losing over N400bn annually from fish imports — Lawmaker
Wants FG to establish fisheries minis try By Tordue Salem – Abuja Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Institutions, Rep. Awaji Inombek-Abiante(PDP-Rivers), has bemoaned the failure of the Nigerian government to reap over $1billion annually from the Fisheries Industry. Besides, he pledged his Committee’s commitment to the quick passage of two key fisheries […]
Palm oil price further increases in Enugu major markets
The price of palm oil has further increased in major markets across Enugu metropolis. A market survey conducted by on Saturday revealed that the price of palm oil has again increased by 20 per cent when compared to what its price was some days ago. NAN reports that price of palm oil at Akwata , […]
Palm oil price further increases in Enugu major markets
The price of palm oil has further increased in major markets across Enugu metropolis, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A market survey conducted by NAN on Saturday revealed that the price of palm oil has again increased by 20 per cent when compared to what its price was some days ago. The price […]
