Cross River Initiates Schemes To Engage 100,000 Youths In Farming, Others
The Cross River State government has launched Project Grow, an ambitious initiative aimed at engaging 100,000 youths in farming and related agricultural activities. This comprehensive scheme focuses on skill acquisition, boosting food production, and tackling multidimensional poverty through sustainable agriculture and agro-economy development.
CBN Terminates NIRSAL Executive Directors’ Appointment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), signaling a significant shift in the institution’s leadership amidst ongoing restructuring. This article explores the background, reasons, and potential impacts of this decision on Nigeria’s agricultural finance sector.
NACCIMA has appointed Joe Onyiuke, President of the Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria, as Vice Chairman of its Agribusiness Trade Group. This strategic move aims to strengthen Nigeria’s agribusiness sector by leveraging Onyiuke’s expertise and leadership in the oil palm industry.