Agricultural investment nigeria news 2017

Here are some agricultural investment news in Nigeria for 2017:

  1. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector to Receive $1 Billion Investment: In January 2017, the Nigerian government announced plans to attract $1 billion in investment to the agricultural sector. The investment was expected to boost food production and create jobs. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) to Boost Food Production: In February 2017, the Nigerian government launched the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) to boost food production and reduce reliance on imports. The program aimed to increase agricultural output by 20% annually. (Source: This Day Live)
  3. Nigeria's Cassava Production to Increase with $10 Million Investment: In March 2017, the Nigerian government announced a $10 million investment to increase cassava production in the country. The investment was expected to create jobs and reduce poverty. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Agricultural Credit Scheme to Support Small-Scale Farmers: In April 2017, the Nigerian government launched an agricultural credit scheme to support small-scale farmers. The scheme aimed to provide soft loans to farmers to boost agricultural production. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector to Receive $500 Million Investment from China: In May 2017, the Nigerian government announced plans to receive a $500 million investment from China to boost the agricultural sector. The investment was expected to create jobs and increase food production. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  6. Agricultural Insurance Scheme to Protect Farmers' Investments: In June 2017, the Nigerian government launched an agricultural insurance scheme to protect farmers' investments. The scheme aimed to provide insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses and other risks. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  7. Nigeria's Rice Production to Increase with $150 Million Investment: In July 2017, the Nigerian government announced a $150 million investment to increase rice production in the country. The investment was expected to create jobs and reduce reliance on rice imports. (Source: Daily Sun)
  8. Agricultural Research Institute to Boost Food Production: In August 2017, the Nigerian government launched an agricultural research institute to boost food production in the country. The institute aimed to develop new crop varieties and improve agricultural practices. (Source: Premium Times)
  9. Nigeria's Agricultural Sector to Receive $200 Million Investment from the World Bank: In September 2017, the Nigerian government announced plans to receive a $200 million investment from the World Bank to boost the agricultural sector. The investment was expected to create jobs and increase food production. (Source: BusinessDay)
  10. Agricultural Value Chain Development Program to Boost Food Production: In October 2017, the Nigerian government launched an agricultural value chain development program to boost food production in the country. The program aimed to improve agricultural practices and increase food availability. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few examples of agricultural investment news in Nigeria for 2017. The year saw significant investments and initiatives aimed at boosting food production, creating jobs, and reducing poverty in the country.