The Director General World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on stakeholders in the Food and Agriculture sector to revisit the rulebook guarding the sector if revitalisation and growth were the objectives. The DG’s assertions were disclosed at the just concluded two-day workshop themed “Examining Contemporary Challenges In The Agriculture Sector In The…
Nestlé Professional, the subsidiary of Nestlé Nigeria on Saturday empowered local street food vendors in Sokoto State with skills to boost their businesses. That was done through the Business of Food workshop, which the company said was in its eighth edition. The Business Manager for Nestlé Professional in Nigeria, Mrs Funmi Osineye, said the empowerment…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani has revealed reasons behind the seeming failure of the government to record major achievements in the agricultural sector despite huge investments. He said the agricultural sector of the economy is unable to harness its full potential due to a dearth of digital innovation in the…
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has presented high yielding seed cane to the Golden Sugar Company Ltd (GSC) located in Sunti, Niger state. This is to support the company as it prepares for the 2024 /2025 planting season. The presentation was made as part of efforts to empower sugar operators to step up production…
The conversation on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) crops, seems to spur disparity as some government agencies have debated that the crop is not healthy for consumption. Bushlink had earlier reported that GMO crops are tolerant to herbicides help farmers control weeds without damaging the crops. When farmers use these herbicide-tolerant crops they do not need…
The federal government may release a million-dollar boost from the solid Mineral sector of the economy. Nigeria has an abundance of gold, baryte, zinc, iron ore, gypsum, tantalite, bitumen, and coal amongst others. The partnership with Nigerian firm, UBACLE Group if successful, was announced by the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, on Saturday. According…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake has explained the reason behind the increase in mining licencing fees. Mr Alake speaking in Abuja said the new rate would enhance the ease of doing business and consolidate ongoing reforms. The minister noted that the review underscored the federal government’s commitment to increasing revenue from…
Government agencies are speaking to issues raised by some concerned Nigerians about the risk of adopting genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops in the country. In response to media reports, not Bushlink, citing that GMOs pose a threat to the health of consumers, the agencies described the report as unfounded. The agencies addressed a Joint News…
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Wednesday declared war on land grabbers as he signed four bills into law to ease the business environment and drive investments, and tourism, while fostering peace and orderliness in the state. The bills signed are the Enugu State Ranch Management Law, to stem the tide of open grazing and…
The Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has urged the 300 beneficiaries of the State-sponsored Modern Agricultural Skills and Practices Training Programme at CSS Integrated Farms, Nasarawa State, to pass down the knowledge and skills acquired to others on their return to the state. Governor Otti during the issuing of certificates to the beneficiaries and…
