Nigeria Project 2015

BOI, Agriculture Ministry Partner on N13b Rice Fund

Information By: Lagos Chapter

The Bank of Industry (BOI) revealed it will partner with the Ministry of Agriculture on the ₦13billion Rice Intervention Fund introduced by President Goodluck Jonathan for the establishment of 10 integrated rice mills and six cassava mills across the country.

rice.pngSpeaking at the launch of the N5billion’s Cottage Agro Processing Fund, the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry Rasheed Olaoluwa said agriculture processing is one of the four key sectors under the Ni....>>

FG Moves to Institutionalise Agriculture Policy

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Following achievements recorded in the agricultural sector, President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to institutionalise the Agricultural Transformation Agenda(ATA) policy.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said the move to institutionalise ATA was needed because President Jonathan has positioned Nigeria’s agricultural sector on the world stage and its policies are attracting massive investments. He added these positive developments have at....>>

UN Secretary-General Commends Nigeria on Ebola

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The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon commended President Goodluck Jonathan on his administration’s efforts in containing the spread of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease in the country.

Goodluck_Jonathan_and_Ban_Ki_Moon.jpgSpeaking at a meeting held with President Jonathan on the sideline of the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ban-Ki commended the efforts of the government and all stakeholders in containing the virus.

This commendation by the UN S....>>