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2 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
Nigeria’s horticultural export sector is demonstrating significant growth, reaching an estimated $248 million in 2023, according to a recent review by the Produce Export Development Alliance (PEDA). PEDA’s analysis of export trends paints a promising picture, with experts predicting that Nigeria’s horticultural exports could potentially soar to $500 million by 2030 if key challenges are effectively addressed.
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3 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
The Federal Government, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have embarked on a proactive approach to tackle the increasing challenge of food fraud, a global issue that costs the industry between $10 billion and $15 billion yearly. Although the exact financial losses in Nigeria are not well documented, experts believe that the economic impact is notable impacting both consumers and producers nationwide.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
With Nigeria and the rest of Africa producing more than 70 per cent of the world’s cocoa, yet accounting for less than one per cent of global chocolate production, international expert and Chief Executive, ethical chocolate brand Beyond Good, Tim McCollum, has called on global and local investors to change that narrative and unlock billions in untapped potential by building chocolate manufacturing capacity on the continent.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
Business The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development is working on an ambitious plan to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector into a $74 billion industry by 2035, driven by a significant increase in the national herd and flock. The initiative aims to address the growing domestic demand for meat and create substantial commercial opportunities for farmers, investors, and operators across the nation.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
Business In a bid to revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural sector and enhance food security, the Chief Executive Officer, SMEFUNDS, a leading social enterprise focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises, Femi Oye, has advocated for a significant increase in government support for decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions tailored for the agri-food value chain.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
The plight of Nigerian farmers has once again been thrown into sharp focus as a relentless pest infestation decimates tomato farms across the nation, pushing already struggling agricultural communities to the brink. The Tomato Growers Association of Nigeria raised a desperate alarm, revealing that the destructive Tuta absoluta pest has ravaged crops, leaving thousands of farmers facing financial ruin and the country teetering on the edge of a significant food shortage and soaring tomato prices.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet |Alao Abiodun
The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) is embarking on a comprehensive revitalization of its aging rail network. The initiative is focused on reconnecting key agricultural production hubs to major seaports, aiming to streamline the transport of perishable goods and reduce logistical bottlenecks, according to findings by The Nation. A high-ranking source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed the strategic vision driving this revitalisation.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet |Alao Abiodun
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), Adesola Jimmy-Eboma, has officially announced the commencement of the second cohort of the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Programme. The initiative, according to her, is designed to empower both aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs throughout Nigeria and the broader African continent.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet |Alao Abiodun
Business Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is championing innovation and environmentally conscious practices to boost food security and sustainable development in Morocco, Nigeria and the rest of Africa. The recent high-level gathering hosted at UM6P in Ben Guerir underscored the university’s commitment to reimagining agriculture for a prosperous and food-secure future for Morocco and the wider African landscape.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet
A palpable sense of anticipation hangs in the air within Nigeria’s agricultural heartland following the appointment of Ayo Sotinrin as the new helmsman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). A farmer, Rishama Aboki Solomon, welcomed his appointment with enthusiasm. “Seeing a young, vibrant person occupying the Managing Director seat of BOA is amazing,” he declared. “This is what we have been saying.
