In recognition of their outstanding performance, 20 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) in Niger State have received grains processing machines, a gesture facilitated by the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) under the Niger State/AGRA consortium project. The initiative, titled Improving Farmer Resilience and Upscaling Productivity, Income, and Livelihood in Rice, Maize, Soybeans, Cowpea, […]
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta oil palm industry have called for urgent action to boost productivity and sustainability in the sector. This was the focus of a high-level meeting hosted by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, which brought together over 80 key players across the […]
In the bid to promote agricultural productivity, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s initiative known as the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.), has just concluded a comprehensive capacity-building programme. This programme training is targeting lead farmers and extension agents across the states of Imo, Sokoto, Kwara, and Oyo, to enhance financial […]
