Agricultural Development

Unstable Cocoa Prices Raise Fresh Concerns for Farmers

Cocoa Farmers Raise Alarm Over Persistent Price Volatility

Business /

African cocoa farmers have expressed growing concern over persistent fluctuations in global cocoa prices, warning that continued market instability is threatening livelihoods, discouraging investment, and slowing development across the cocoa value chain. The concern was raised by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) ahead of the Cocoa & Coffee Fiesta Lagos […]

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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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When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

Economy /

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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