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FG earns N50bn from Free Trade Zones investment – NEPZA

FG earns N50bn from Free Trade Zones investment – NEPZA

Amount of money accruable to the Federal Government, FG, in terms of duty paid from the Free Trade Zone (FTZ)’s investments since inception in the country stands at N50 billion, the Managing Director, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr. Sina Agboluaje, has said.

US$12 million to boost yam productivity in Ghana, Nigeria

US$12 million to boost yam productivity in Ghana, Nigeria

In one of the most ambitious efforts ever undertaken on behalf of an orphan crop like yam, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and a host of partners announced during the week, a new initiative to boost yam productivity and double the incomes of three million yam farmers in West Africa.

Diamond Bank to raise capital, records N7.5bn PBT in Q1

Diamond Bank to raise capital, records N7.5bn PBT in Q1

Diamond Bank Plc has entered into negotiations with multilateral agencies to source Tier 2 capital in its 2012 financial year. It also plans to ask shareholders for their approval to enter into merger talks with other banks and to raise N31 billion in bonds.

Agric. Minister promises to revive Imo Poultry

Agric. Minister promises to revive Imo Poultry

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has expressed dismay at the decay of the Imo Modern Poultry in Avutu, Obowo local government of the state and has promised to ensure the farm enterprise was resuscitated.