Experts seek reforms to unlock poultry industry’s potential
By Kafayat kokumo Experts have called for reforms, increased investment, innovation and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter summit themed, “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigerian Poultry Industry […]
FG plans 24-hr registration for businesses
The Federal Government will as part of its plans to open up the Nigerian business space for more investments, ensure that serious investors who intend to register their businesses in the country do so within 24 hours, says the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga.
Tejuosho: Court to rule on FBN, Access Bank suit Oct.
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, will on October 11, 2012, rule on whether or not to set aside an ex-parte order appointing Oluwakemi Balogun, as receiver/ manager of the new Tejuosho Market complex on behalf of First Bank Plc.
148,000 farmers to benefit from GES scheme in Yobe – Minister
Dr Bukar Tijjani, Minister of State for Agriculture on Monday said that 148,000 farmers in Yobe would benefit from the Growth Enhancement Support (GES) scheme for the 2012 cropping season.
AfDB seeks stricter regulation of derivatives, commodities exchanges
As the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, plans to introduce derivatives trading within the next couple of years, the African Development Bank has raised an alarm over the need for stricter regulation of the derivatives and commodities market in the African continent to forestall a recurrence of the global financial crisis.
Jigawa gets improved seeds from IITA
In the coming weeks, Jigawa state farmers will be getting improved cowpea and maize varieties from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) as part of efforts to help improve the fortunes of agriculture in that state.
