Nigeria
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Nigeria to strengthen food security under AgriConnect by 2031
The program targets a 30% increase in rice, maize, and wheat yields, while cassava yields should rise by 35%.
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Olam Agri unveils ‘Baking Brighter Futures’ with US$2M commitment for African bakers
The initiative brings together Olam Agri’s existing baker-development programmes across several African markets under a broader platform designed to expand skills development and economic opportunities in the baking sector.
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Nigeria accelerates drive to meet soaring domestic wheat demand
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to bridge the widening gap between domestic wheat production and surging consumption, even as imports remain the primary source of supply.
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Okin Biscuits to resume production after 17-year shutdown
The company said biscuits rolled off the rehabilitated production line during a technical trial run, although further testing and rehabilitation are required before the products return to the market.
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Nigeria receives US$3.7M from Japan to strengthen its rice seed production system
The support aims to improve the production and availability of certified rice seed, addressing one of the major constraints affecting productivity and efforts to expand domestic rice production.