By Doris Esa The Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), charging it to reposition the institution to expand access to agricultural financing and support the country’s food security agenda. Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it will unveil a new strategic policy framework for Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector between June and July as part of efforts to revive the industry. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this in Abuja at the CTGContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Bank of Agriculture says it is championing women’s economic empowerment declaring that the path to Nigeria’s economic renewal is paved by the hands of its women. The Bank’s Managing Director, Ayo Sotinrin, said this in a statement signed by the Team Lead, Corporate Communication Department, RuthContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government is advocating collaboration among stakeholders to empower Nigerian youth in the agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made the call at the first edition of the National AgriBusiness Strategy Youth Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme ofContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Bank of Agriculture and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have distributed 2,000 tractors and heavy-duty equipment to mechanised farmers to boost production and strengthen national food security. The distribution, supported by Heifer International and Heifer Nigeria, was conducted under the Renewed Hope NationalContinue Reading
Digitalisation By Mercy Omoike The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has urged the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Mr Ayo Sotinrin, to ensure the digitalisation of the bank for effective service delivery. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu, on AprilContinue Reading
