The Niger State Government has presented the Certificate of Occupancy (C -of- O) to the Federal Government for the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) programme, a landmark initiative combining mass housing, agriculture, renewable energy, and enterprise development to drive inclusive growth. Speaking at the event in her office in Abuja…
Read MoreNiger State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Finance for the establishment of Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) as a pilot scheme in the country. The understanding, which relates to ensuring food security, providing mass housing, and inclusive economic growth, was signed at…
Read MoreThe State Council on Agriculture convened in Minna with renewed commitment to transforming Niger State’s agricultural landscape. Welcoming stakeholders, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Mathew Ahmed, said the meeting held under the theme “Driving transformative and sustainable agricultural reform in Niger State: Bridging policy and impact…
Read MoreLivestock asset financing refers to specialized financial products, such as loans and credit lines, designed to help farmers and agribusinesses acquire, manage, and expand their animal-related operations. This type of financing addresses the specific needs of the agricultural sector, where livestock are a primary source of revenue, investment, and asset…
Read MoreThe Executive Director of Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, Mr. Ola Oloyede, has expressed sincere gratitude for AGRA’s support in advancing agriculture in Niger State, during a visit to Niger Foods’ office in Minna. He highlighted how AGRA’s initiatives have helped farmers adopt modern technologies that reduce…
Read MoreNiger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the State government has earmarked 20,000 hectares of land to upscale the production of sugar with Flour Mills of Nigeria, the owners of Sunti Golden Sugar Estate. Governor Umaru Bago stated this when he received the Chairman of Flour Mills…
Read MoreMeeting on Nigeria's self-sufficiency in sugar production through improvement of agricultural production. Niger Foods, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, is strengthening Nigeria’s path to sustainable food security The Federal Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Hon. Sabi Aliyu…
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 MoreThe Executive Chairman Niger foods security system and Logistics company Ltd Mr. Sammy Adigun has emphasized that the best way to leave a legacy in any government is to focus on agriculture as a catalyst to industrialization. The chairman stated this on Tuesday when he paid a visit to the…
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