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‘How Nigeria can maximise economic benefits of wildlife, ecotourism’

Nigerian scientists and wildlife professionals have called on the government, the private sector investors and ecotourism entrepreneurs to explore untapped opportunities in the wildlife subsector for national development, recreational and tourism promotion.

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Research links chicken consumption to prostate cancer, others

A new research outcome from the University of Oxford has linked the consumption of poultry, especially chicken, to an increased risk of prostate and blood cancer. Thousands of cancer cases were associated with chicken intake in the study.

‘Why Nigeria must increase protein production by 60%’

For Nigeria to meet the demand for protein by 2050, livestock production and productivity should increase by about 60%. Mohammed Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated this in Umuahia, Abia State,

Lagos wants private-sector support in agric to tackle poverty

The Lagos State government has emphasised the imperative of the private sector collaboration with the public sector to maximise opportunities in the agricultural value chains for job creation and poverty eradication.

Imperatives of agric insurance under climate change

Agriculture in Nigeria is a critical aspect of the nation’s economy, providing direct employment for about 30 per cent of the population, while the sector contributes about 24 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product, according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics.

Lagos wants private-sector support in agric to tackle poverty

The Lagos State government has emphasised the imperative of the private sector collaboration with the public sector to maximise opportunities in the agricultural value chains for job creation and poverty eradication.

National livestock plan is RUGA in disguise, Nigerians warn

Nigerians have knocked the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for re-introducing the infamous RUGA scheme through the back door in the name of the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP).

Research links chicken consumption to prostate cancer, others

A new research outcome from the University of Oxford has linked the consumption of poultry, especially chicken, to an increased risk of prostate and blood cancer.

‘Why Nigeria must increase protein production by 60%’

For Nigeria to meet the demand for protein by 2050, livestock production and productivity should increase by about 60%.Mohammed Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated this in Umuahia, Abia State...

Agro commodity exporters deplore freight challenges

Despite huge potentials in foreign markets for agro commodities, the industry is plagued by series of challenges, depriving sector players of inherent opportunities.

Impulse start-up to assist African smallholder farmers

African smallholder farmers are set to benefit from Impulse Start-up Accelerator program.

Inadequate funding, excessive electricity billing, others affecting food processors

Inadequate access to government intervention funds, excessive electricity billing and government’s preference for purchasing from contractors have been identified as major challenges facing indigenous food processing companies.

Edo strategise for sustainable oil palm sector

Edo State Government has taken moves to strengthen partnerships to engender a sustainable oil palm sector and safeguard its forest belt.

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