Challenges Facing the Growth of Nigeria’s Agricultural sector.
In an interview with CNBC, Kola Masha discusses the challenges facing the growth of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
10 Tips for Starting Dry Season Maize Farming.
Dry season maize farming refers to the cultivation of maize during the dry season. This includes sowing corn seeds, maintaining the maize field, and harvesting maize cobs during the dry season. In the southern region of Nigeria, dry season maize farming takes place between October and March. Northern Nigeria practices dry season maize planting between …
Why You Should Consider Agriculture as a Nigerian Youth.
Have you ever considered a career in agriculture? It would not be unexpected to hear “no” as an answer, especially from a young person. Young people now have more employment options that are unrestricted by norms as the world moves toward global digitalization. This has given a surge to massive innovations. This may be the best …
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ASPIRE GLOBAL PARTNER, BABBAN GONA, INVESTS IN YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Babban Gona, one of Aspire’s partner organizations in Nigeria, aims to ameliorate the level of poverty and violence so that the African economy continues to grow. Founded in 2012 during a time of continued turmoil and insecurity in West Africa, such …
13 Fascinating Facts About Soybeans
One of the main food and industrial crops growing on every continent is the soybean. With minimal agricultural input, the crop can be effectively cultivated in various states of Nigeria. This is due to its resistance to weather, diseases, and pests.. It also requires lower use of fertilizers, making it an excellent rotational crop with corn, …
Kola Masha’s Interview with CNBC on Nigeria’s Move to Offer Tax Breaks in the Agricultural Sector.
Our Managing Director; Kola Masha, was live on CBNC on October 31, 2022, to discuss the tax breaks Nigeria moves to offer her agricultural sector.
Education: An Imperative Tool for National Development.
Education can be described as a process of development through the careful dissemination of knowledge. By educating an individual, the goal is to pass on some desirable information, skills, attitudes, interests, and frames of mind best for personal development. Etymologically, the term ‘education’, stems from the Latin word Educare, which means to train or bring …
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Video: Empowering Women Using Poultry Farming – Babban Gona
Last year Babban Gona successfully launched its Poultry Program by providing support to female entrepreneurs to rear day-old chicks across different cycles. Bilkis Aminu and Victoria Edalere, 62, a retired nurse and a widow who are beneficiaries of the poultry program share their thoughts on the program. They also speak about how they’ve become more …
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Citibank Partners Babban Gona to Provide Support Over 40,000 Smallholder Farmers
Citibank Nigeria Limited has extended N4bn ($10m) financing to Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited to support input credit and harvest advances to smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria. This transaction will enable 41,000 smallholder farmers to increase their farming income by 350 per cent/hectare, thus contributing to more economic opportunities in fragile communities. A statement …
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The Role of Innovation and Agriculture in Nigeria
The role of the agricultural sector in any country cannot be overemphasised. Apart from being charged with the responsibility of ensuring food security among other intricate ones, there is the aspect of contributing to economic growth which innovation and agriculture in Nigeria can improve. Role of Agriculture in Nigeria to the Economy According to the …
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