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Financial literacy critical to success of AfCFTA – SIMS
The Head of Client Coverage at Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Desmond Bredu, has underscored the importance of financial literacy, particularly for the youth, in re [...]
Country: Ghana
Region: N/A
Date: 11-May-2023
Only about 1.9m out of 10 million workers are covered under SSNIT scheme – SSNIT boss
Only about 1.9 million of the 10 million or so workers in the country are covered under the Social Security and National Insurance (SSNIT) Scheme. According to the Director Gene [...]
Country: Ghana
Region: N/A
Date: 11-May-2023
MTN in advanced talks to sell some West African assets
MTN Group is in advanced talks with Axian Group to sell some of its West African markets, according to people familiar with the matter, as Africa’s largest mobile operator trims [...]
Country: Ghana
Region: N/A
Date: 11-May-2023
Number of self-employed persons enrolled in SSNIT pension scheme doubles
The number of self-employed persons enrolled in the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) pension scheme has doubled in the past nine months. This follows the rol [...]
Country: Ghana
Region: N/A
Date: 11-May-2023
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Address Shortage of Professionals in Aquaculture
[New Times] The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking 'farmer field school' program aimed at addressing the lack of professio [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 11-May-2023
Sudan: South Darfur Crop Market in Ashes, Traders Warn of Food Gap
[Dabanga] Nyala / El Geneina -- Traders in Nyala, capital of South Darfur, warn of an imminent food gap in the region, after the city's crop market was destroyed by fire. In West a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 11-May-2023
FG advocates alternative feed ingredients in livestock sector
Tribune Online FG advocates alternative feed ingredients in livestock sector FEDERAL Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Developmental Partners in the Livestock Sub S [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Ondo women farmers seek improved budgetary provision for farm inputs
Tribune Online Ondo women farmers seek improved budgetary provision for farm inputs WOMEN farmers, under the aegis of Small-scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) in [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Eco-friendly management of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Nigeria
Tribune Online Eco-friendly management of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Nigeria ECOSYSTEM according to convention on Biological Diversity means “a dynamic complex of p [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Sierra-Leone Seeks Ebonyi State Support To Check Rice Importation
The government of Sierra Leone is seeking support from the Ebonyi State government of Nigeria, in its quest to check the high cost of rice importation into Sierra-Leone. Leader of [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Nigeria Inaugurates Youth Agriculture Advocacy Platform In Cross River
The Nigerian Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has inaugurated a youth agriculture advocacy platform in Cross River State. The inauguration which was in [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Association Lauds President Buhari’s Agriculture programmes
Forum for Agricultural Commodity Presidents has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s Agricultural Programmes, saying the policies have recorded great successes and ensured food [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards Bets on New Tech, Research to Eradicate Fake Basmati Rice
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is working with researchers and industry players to tame rising cases of fake basmati rice. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Liberia: Liberia Establishes First National Cocoa Seed Garden
[Observer] - Agriculture Minister, IFAD Country Director tour project site [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Africa: Can African Farmers Still Feed the World?
[IPS] Rome -- Less than a decade ago, Africa was home to 60-65% of the world's uncultivated arable land and 10% of renewable freshwater resources, as reported by the African Union [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Ethiopia: Govt Opts for Solar Water Pumps, Ends Importing of Diesel Pumps #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Addis Standard] The Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands has announced that it has decided to end imports of water pumps that run on diesel and/or gasoline and instead focus on gre [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 09-May-2023
Centre advises Nigerian Farmers to Adopt Resilient Crops
The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) and Global Crop Diversity Trust has advised farmers to adopt resilient crops to tackle climate change and ensu [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2023
NEMA alerts Kwara state on impending flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operation Office, has alerted Kwara residents of an impending flood this year. This is contained in a statement issued by the [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Flood: Over 13,000 Nigerians benefit from relief materials
The Federal Government of Nigeria said over 13,000 Nigerians benefited from its various flood relief materials across the affected States in the country. Dr Nasir Gwarzo, the Perma [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Livestock accounts for over 40% of global Agric GDP, says FG
The Nigerian government says Livestock sub-sector accounts for more than 40 per cent of the global agricultural Gross Domestic Product. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agricul [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Governor Soludo Inaugurates Land Recovery Committee In Anambra State
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has inaugurated a seven-man land recovery committee for Onitsha, Nnewi, Idemili, and their environs in the State [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Africa: Could Farmers Slash Their Reliance on Mineral Fertilisers by Growing Legumes?
[The Conversation Africa] Ending hunger by 2030 is one of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN. This is a huge challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where one third of all ho [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Nigeria: Cancer Scare - NAFDAC Extends Test to Other Brands of Noodles
[This Day] Abuja -- The management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it is expanding its test for the presence of the kille [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Reassures Nigerians On Locally Produced Indomie Instant Noodles
[Premium Times] According to the DG, "NAFDAC did not ban Indomie Instant Noodles produced in Nigeria. NAFDAC has registered several local manufacturers and the Indomie noodles have [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 03-May-2023
Earth Day: Environmentalists call for change of behaviour
“When you carelessly manage your waste and pollute your environment, they have a quiet way of getting back to your food chain and getting back to poisoning you, the polluter.” [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Apr-2023