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LAPO Boosts Agro-SME Funding with ₦18.6bn Disbursement in Q1 2025
A total of ₦18.6 billion was disbursed to 136,902 smallholder farmers and agribusiness-focused SMEs across Nigeria in the first quarter...
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Egusi Seed from Nigeria Heads to Space in Groundbreaking Global Agricultural Mission
A melon seed from the Egusi plant, widely cultivated in West Africa, has earned a place in space history as...
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Enugu Launches Women’s Economic Initiative with World Bank-Backed Loan Deal
The Enugu State Government has formalised a Subsidiary Loan Agreement for the Nigeria for Women Project, signaling a bold move...
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470 Nigerian MSMEs to Benefit from UNDP Small Grant Program
About 470 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria are set to benefit from the Global Environment Facility Small...
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MOFI Launches Non-Interest Housing Fund to Expand Access for Nigerians Locally and in Diaspora
The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) is introducing a shariah-compliant, non-interest version of its ₦1 trillion Real Estate Investment Fund...
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FEC Approves ₦68.7bn for Power Project in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦68.7 billion for critical electricity projects aimed at powering universities, teaching hospitals, and rural...
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Petrol Prices Surge Despite Inflation Dip as Regional Variations Persist Across Nigeria
The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, surged to ₦1,037.66 per litre in June...
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Ekiti State Government Approves Insurance Subsidy to Shield Farmers from Climate Shocks
The Ekiti State Government has approved the payment of 50 percent counterpart funding to insure farmers across the state against...
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FG, AfDB to Launch Oyo Agro-Industrial Zone as Nigeria Deepens Push for Agricultural Industrialisation
The Federal Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) will on August 2 break ground for the Oyo State Special...
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US Imposes 15% Tariff on Nigeria, Other African Nations in Sweeping Trade Move
The United States government has officially enforced a 15 percent import tariff on Nigeria and several other African nations, signaling...
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