Following the scientific agricultural partnership signed between the Niger State government and the AfricaRice aimed at transforming rice production capacity in the State, a delegation from the AfricaRice centre was in Minna on a fact-finding visit to assess the level of preparedness of the State to drive the partnership. The…
Read MoreFarmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has received a delegation of businessmen from Russia in Minna, the Niger State capital. The delegation, made up of representatives from Sber Bank of Russia, the Russian Trade Commission, strategic partners and equipment manufacturers, and Rostselmash, was led by Mr. Peter, commercial attaché, Russian Trade Commission.…
Read MoreEarlier today, the Governor commissioned a shea nut processing factory in Kudu, Niger State. The factory was established by Salid Agriculture, a privately driven investment supported by Nexim Bank. The Governor, aside from granting the company a three-year tax break, has included Salid Agriculture in the Niger State Agro-Processing Zone…
Read MoreTo boost rice production in the country, Dangote Rice Limited, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited yesterday in Lagos signed a purchase and sale agreement with Niger State Government owned Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited on steady supply of Paddy rice. Dangote Rice and Niger Foods are…
Read MoreNiger state Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has been presented a Five Billion Naira cheque by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The cheque was presented to him at the launch of N500 Billion "Produce for Lagos" initiative held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Produce For Lagos initiative is…
Read MoreA delegation from Uttam Sucrotech Consortium, a sugarcane production and value chain experts from Brazil and India have paid a visit to the Emir of Minna, Umar Faruk Bahago to intimate him about plans to cultivate 150,000 hectares Sugarcane and sugar production in NIGER STATE The delegation which was led…
Read MoreThe Federal Government of Nigeria through the world's largest cattle Ranchers JBJ Brazil is set to establish a large scale ranch in Niger State to further boost livestock production in the Country. The Minister of Livestock development Alh. Idi Mukhtar stated this when he led a delegation of investors from…
Read MoreThe Managing Director/CEO of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Olusegun Alebiosu, has embarked on a fact-finding mission to Niger State to explore potential collaborations in the agricultural sector During his visit, Mr. Alebiosu engaged with key stakeholders, including Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, to assess ongoing agricultural initiatives…
Read MoreThe Niger State Government, successfully concluded a landmark event hosting the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC). The event, held in Minna with a tour to the Tagwai Feedlot and Breeding Centre, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategic approaches for transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector. The initiative aligns with…
Read MoreNiger State Government has continued discussion with the Nigerian Railway Cooperation NRC, to ensure a solid partnership for safe transportation of food items within Nigeria by rail. The discussion was held with the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, at the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu…
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