Nigeria Archives - Page 9 of 15

Nigeria’s Paddy rice, maize, soybean production to decline 13% in 2024

The AFEX 2024 Wet Season report projects a 13% combined decline in Nigeria’s staple crop production, with maize down by 5.6%, paddy...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria : Sugar Council urges investors on Africa’s $7b export market

Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), emphasized the potential for local and foreign investment in Nigeria’s sugar...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria needs $5b investment to attain sugar sufficiency

Nigeria’s sugar industry needs $5 billion to reach self-sufficiency within eight years, focusing on R&D, land development, and skill-building, according to National...

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Sugar News in English

Nigerian sugar master plan gains traction 12 yrs after set up

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has revamped the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) to improve local sugar production and the entire...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria : NSDC set for $1bn sugar import substitution, to increase landmark by over 80,000Ha

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has targeted 2025 to reduce Nigeria's reliance on sugar imports by expanding domestic production, aiming to...

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Maize News in English

Nigeria : Why Benue maize farmers are struggling

Maize farmers in Benue State are facing a tough harvest season after a prolonged five-week drought and pest infestations severely affected crops...

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Maize News in English

Nigeria’s TELA maize progress, a positive sign for food system growth —African breeders

Nigeria has made significant strides in agricultural technology by commercializing two TELA maize varieties, developed to combat the fall armyworm and boost...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Nigeria To Lead Green Hydrogen Production

Nigeria has the potential to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources, particularly solar. At...