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How Nigeria Can Use Agriculture to Gain Dominance Against Other Countries – IBM Bangis

How Nigeria Can Use Agriculture to Gain Dominance Against Other Countries – IBM Bangis ABUJA – Nigeria possesses all the ingredients required to become one of the world’s leading agricultural powers, but unlocking that potential will require a deliberate shift from subsistence farming to a globally competitive agribusiness economy, according to Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), […]

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Cost-Effective Ways of Running a Poultry Farm in Nigeria

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Cost-Effective Ways of Running a Poultry Farm in Nigeria Poultry farming remains one of the most profitable agribusinesses in Nigeria, providing a reliable source of income, employment, and high-quality animal protein for millions of households. Whether raising broilers for meat production or layers for egg production, poultry offers attractive returns when managed efficiently and professionally.

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Ondo Unveils Smart Farming Initiative to Boost Food Security and Youth Employment

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Ondo Unveils Smart Farming Initiative to Boost Food Security and Youth Employment The Ondo State Agricultural Empowerment Centre (OSAEC) has unveiled a Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme aimed at modernising agriculture, creating employment opportunities and strengthening food security through the adoption of technology-driven farming systems. The initiative forms part of the Ondo State Government’s broader strategy

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Bandit Attacks on Niger, Kaduna Farming Communities Threaten Nigeria’s Food Production

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Bandit Attacks on Niger, Kaduna Farming Communities Threaten Nigeria’s Food Production Fresh attacks by armed bandits on farming communities in Niger and Kaduna states are raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s food security, as thousands of farmers are increasingly unable to cultivate their land during the critical wet season. The latest wave of violence has forced

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Agripreneur Calls for Greater Investment in Oil Palm, Women Farmers to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security

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Agripreneur Calls for Greater Investment in Oil Palm, Women Farmers to Strengthen Nigeria’s Food Security A leading agripreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Babaeko Farms, Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, has reiterated her commitment to advancing food security in Nigeria through large-scale agriculture, describing oil palm cultivation as one of the country’s biggest untapped opportunities for economic

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Commodity.ng Insight: South-East Farming Support Program Could Boost Food Supply, But Success Depends on Execution

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Commodity.ng Insight: South-East Farming Support Program Could Boost Food Supply, But Success Depends on Execution The Federal Government’s expansion of the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP) to the South-East is a positive step toward increasing agricultural production and improving food security. By providing 80,640 bags of fertilizer to 20,160 registered smallholder farmers

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Lagos Flood: How Farmers Can Protect Their Crops and Livestock During the Rainy Season

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Lagos Flood: How Farmers Can Protect Their Crops and Livestock During the Rainy Season The recent flooding triggered by days of heavy rainfall across several parts of Lagos has once again highlighted the growing threat extreme weather poses to agriculture in Nigeria. The floods submerged roads, disrupted businesses, displaced residents and brought economic activities to

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Kebbi Distributes 110 Trucks of Fertilizers, Improved Seeds to Farmers for Wet Season Farming

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Kebbi Distributes 110 Trucks of Fertilizers, Improved Seeds to Farmers for Wet Season Farming The Kebbi State Government has commenced the free distribution of 110 truckloads of fertiliser and 100 tonnes of improved seed varieties to farmers as part of efforts to boost agricultural production during the 2026 wet season. The intervention, launched in Birnin

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Bookkeeping Is the Difference Between Farming and Running a Farm Business – IBM Bangis

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Bookkeeping Is the Difference Between Farming and Running a Farm Business – IBM Bangis …Says accurate records are critical to profitability, access to finance and long-term agricultural success The Co-founder of Commodity.ng, IBM Bangis (Ibrahim Muhammed), has stressed the importance of bookkeeping and proper record keeping in agriculture, describing them as some of the most

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FG Launches One Million Improved Cocoa Seedlings to Boost Production and Agricultural Exports

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FG Launches One Million Improved Cocoa Seedlings to Boost Production and Agricultural Exports The Federal Government has launched one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings in a major step towards revitalising Nigeria’s cocoa industry, increasing agricultural exports and improving the productivity of cocoa farmers across the country. The initiative, unveiled at the Cocoa Research Institute of

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