Promises upon promises: Jonathan will fix Nigeria in 2013 – Okupe assures

by Isi Esene For those who still somehow harbour some form of doubt that the president Goodluck Jonathan government will transform Nigeria, the senior special assistant to the president, Dr. Doyin Okupe has come out to assure them that Jonathan will fix the country before the end of next year. Okupe said 2013 will be... Read More

agriculture, Doyin Okupe, editors, Goodluck Jonathan, Power

December 27, 2012

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012 (Vol. 2)

by Joachim MacEbong This is the second and concluding part of the review of federal ministries in 2012. You can check through the first part HERE. Mines and Steel: We always hear about how Nigeria is rich in mineral resources, but little has been done to exploit it. The truth is that there’s no real... Read More

2012, agriculture, education, Goodluck Jonathan, Mines and Steel, Petroleum, Power

December 27, 2012

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012

by Joachim MacEbong Much has been said about the size of government and the cost of governance at every level, and many continue to wonder if Nigeria gets value for all the money that goes into maintaining its public service every year, which is the lion share of the budget. A lot of this money... Read More

2012, agriculture, education, Goodluck Jonathan, Mines and Steel, Petroleum, Power

November 13, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: How to get our youth working (YNaija FrontPage)

First, there is quite obviously the silly mindset of a lot of young Nigerians have that certain jobs are beneath them. Some young Nigerians still believe their degree gives them an automatic ticket to a white-collar job in an air-conditioned office. So week before last, in response to a famous question by entertainment magnate Audu... Read More

agriculture, Audu Maikori, bank industry, Dangote, Debate, education, entertainment industry, infrastructure/construction, Inyinoluwa Aboyeji, manufacturing, Oil and Gas, security, twitter., white collar jobs, YNaija Frontpage, youth, youth unemployment

November 12, 2012

Farmers cry for help after losing hundreds of hectares in Delta, Edo flood

by Rachel Ogbu Hundred hectares of yam and plantain farms have been destroyed by flood in three communities in Oshimili South and Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta. The farmers and community leaders in flood affected areas of Edo and Delta States are now pleading for the Federal Government to urgently come to their aid. The... Read More

agriculture, crops, delta state, Edo state, farmers, Federal Government, flood victims, flooding

October 22, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: The land is grim; the land is green (YNaija Frontpage)

One thing you quickly learn from doing even a tiny bit of traveling around Africa is that Nigeria, even by African standards, this country is pretty messed up. The debate is still on about how we can establish connections (accountability and transparency) between the governing class and the governed. The protests of January 2012 showed... Read More

agriculture, entertainment, Murtala Mohammed, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, Nnamdi Azikiwe, T.Y Danjuma, Transcorp

October 16, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: On jobs, there is a third way (YNaija Frontpage)

The majority of our young people only have the education to perform in low wage, unskilled manufacturing jobs. Last Sunday, my fellow columnist, Temie, wrote an amazing article about the need to find workable strategies of employing massive amounts of young people – 68 million of them who are currently unemployed. Amongst several other things,... Read More

agriculture, employment, farming, GDP, industry, Labour, nigeria, skill

August 6, 2012

Agriculture: Report from this week’s #Rubbin’ Minds

by Isi Esene Agriculture was put in the spotlight in this week’s Rubbin’ Minds. This is one sector which holds tremendous potential for unlocking job opportunities in the country and economic growth but, yet, undermined. The sector, which grew exponentially in the 60s, lost its allure, especially to young people, after the discovery of crude... Read More

agriculture, cassava, ferdinand adimefe, Ifenyinwa Uramah, Mezuo Nwuneli, Mosunmola Umoru, rubbin minds, Segun Adewunmi

July 20, 2012

“The disaster is real” – Food crisis looms due to worst drought in 50 years

by Adeniyi Abdul The world might be on the brink of a food crisis due to rising prices in the US. The current drought, which is the worst in 50 years has pushed prices of agricultural commodities to record highs. The last food crisis in 2007-2008 led to food riots in over 30 countries including... Read More

agriculture, Food, Food Crisis, USA

April 17, 2012

Report: “We’re excited about investing in Nigeria”

by Chi Ibe Political corruption and lack of transparency have plagued Nigeria’s government in the past, discouraging investors. But now, some U.S. political and business leaders are expressing confidence in the current Nigerian administration. This was made known at the just concluded conference for business and political leaders which took place at Kansas in the... Read More

agriculture, foreign companies, power generation, reforms

March 30, 2012

N27 billion: FG approves subsidy for agriculture

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a 50 per cent subsidy of N27 billion for the supply of fertilisers to rural farmers in 2012. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina made this known yesterday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. “Agriculture in this country... Read More

agriculture, subsidy

March 25, 2012

Foreign Reserves: Nigeria loses N35billion to pesticide importation

by Lekan Olanrewaju According to Candel Agrochemical Company Limited, Nigeria’s foreign reserves have been depleted by as much N35 billion due to importation of agricultural pesticides. The company’s technical representative, Mr. Emmanuel George, spoke about this at the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Panel Review meeting held on Tuesday in Lagos. He stated that Candel is... Read More

agriculture, EIA, Foreign Reserves

November 15, 2011

Hello, Kano! The 5th Northern Agricultural Summit holds December 6 – 8

The 5th Northern Nigeria International Agricultural Summit(Nonias-agric-summit) tagged Kano 2011 will hold from Thursday 6 to Thursday 8 December2011.at Muritala Mohammed Library complex, Kano State, the organisers have announced. The conference will include workshops, seminar, exhibition, business meeting and training for farmers, non-farmers, investors, retirees, women and youth. The theme of the conference is Promoting... Read More

agriculture, food security, kano, nigerian government