agribusiness

BATN Foundation Awards N25.5 Million to Young Agripreneurs

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The BATN Foundation has awarded a total of N25.5 million in grants to 17 young agripreneurs as part of efforts to support youth-led businesses in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The beneficiaries, selected under the Foundation’s 2026 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), each received N1.5 million in equity-free funding to help grow their agricultural ventures. The programme is […]

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Cross River Targets ₦150bn Agribusiness Investment Deal

Cross River Targets ₦150bn Agribusiness Investment, Secures ₦18bn Produce Offtake Deal

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Cross River State has announced plans to attract ₦150 billion in agribusiness investments over the next six years as part of a broader strategy to transform agriculture into a major driver of economic growth, job creation, and food security. The target was disclosed during a stakeholders’ engagement on Project GROW, an agricultural development initiative aimed

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Nigeria Once Led the World in Palm Oil. What Changed?

From Global Leader to Major Importer: The Story of Nigeria’s Palm Oil Decline

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There was a time when Nigeria stood at the centre of the global palm oil industry. Long before crude oil transformed the nation’s economy, palm oil was one of Nigeria’s most valuable exports. The country supplied international markets, generated foreign exchange, created jobs, and supported millions of livelihoods across rural communities. Today, the story is

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When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

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Long before crude oil became the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, groundnuts helped build the nation. For decades, Nigeria was one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of groundnuts, commonly known as peanuts. The crop generated foreign exchange, created jobs, supported rural communities, and contributed significantly to government revenue. At the centre of this success

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