By Christian Njoku The International Fund for Agricultural Development, Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project in the Niger Delta (IFAD LIFE-ND) says it has raised about 1,250 agribusiness champions in each of the Niger Delta States. Ms Empress Ekwelie, National Financial Inclusion Specialist of the project, disclosed this on Monday in Cross River during a Financial…
By Christian Njoku The Government of Cross River has convened stakeholders under the International Fund for Agricultural Development – Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (EFAD LIFE-ND) project to strengthen market access for beneficiaries through improved linkages with off-takers. The high-level policy dialogue in Calabar focused on addressing marketing barriers affecting priority commodities and…
Members of the National Association of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association are full of praises for the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his leadership stance in managing the resources of the State for maximum impact on the people. They also feel that if other leaders in the country follow the trajectory…
By Blessing Enagu The Cross River State Government in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has concluded a statewide Train-the-Trainer workshop on modern seed yam production techniques, equipping over 400 participants drawn from the three senatorial districts of the State to cascade knowledge to farmers in their respective communities. The week-long training…
By Blessing Enagu The Cross River State Government, in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, has commenced a statewide Train-the-Trainer workshop aimed at equipping farmers, agricultural officers, and extension workers with modern seed yam production techniques. The programme, which kicked off in Calabar Municipal for participants from the Southern Senatorial District, is designed…
