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Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports To US Surge To $142m In 2025 0

Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports to US Surge to $142m in 2025 Nigeria’s cocoa bean exports to the United States increased more than sixfold in 2025, rising from $21.7 million in 2024 to $142 million, according to the US Mission in Nigeria. The figures represent an increase of approximately 554 per cent in one year, highlighting growing

Tinubu Targets $300m From Shea Industry, Bans Raw Nut Exports 0

Tinubu Targets $300m From Shea Industry, Bans Raw Nut Exports President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts from Nigeria as part of efforts to curb informal trade, boost local processing and strengthen the country’s shea value chain. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the directive on Tuesday

UK Innovator Founder Visa: How Nigerian Students Can Switch From Student Visa 0

By Henryrich Ojo.- A major change to the United Kingdom’s immigration rules has opened a new pathway for eligible Nigerian students who want to remain in the country and develop innovative businesses after their studies. Under the rules taking effect from November 25, 2025, eligible Student visa holders can switch to the Innovator Founder route

Obasanjo Reveals Reason Nigeria Is Poor 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- September 14, 2026
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed Nigeria’s persistent economic challenges partly on the country’s failure to fully exploit its agricultural resources. Obasanjo argued that Nigeria possesses the basic resources needed to produce food, generate wealth and support economic development, including arable land, water, rainfall and a large population. The former president made the remarks while
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Tinubu Government Appoints Provosts For Three Federal Colleges Of Agriculture 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- August 1, 2026
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of new provosts for three federal agricultural colleges as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen agricultural education, research and innovation in support of Nigeria’s food security agenda. The appointments were approved by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abba Kyari, following a selection process conducted
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FG Denies Plan To Ban Raw Cocoa Exports, Prioritises Local Processing 0
- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- July 24, 2026
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to ban the export of raw cocoa beans, clarifying that its policy is aimed at promoting value addition rather than restricting exports. In a statement issued on Friday, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the government’s objective is to encourage increased
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