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The Ogun State Government says its aquaculture support programme under the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) has helped fish farmers in the state make about ₦9.17 billion. This was achieved through continuous support such as cheaper fish feed, better facilities, and training for farmers. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo,…
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ogun State are raising fresh concerns over increasing challenges in accessing financial support. Many business owners say the lack of adequate collateral, poor credit history, and high interest rates continue to limit their ability to secure loans needed for growth and survival. Speaking at a press briefing ahead…
The Ogun State Government has restated its commitment to improving security for farmers, herders, and livestock producers in order to protect food production and keep rural communities safe. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday at the Department of Veterinary Services…
The Federal Government has formally banned open grazing nationwide as part of efforts to end the long-running farmers-herders conflict that has claimed lives and destroyed property across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the 1st National Council on Livestock Development…
The Mary Ojulary Foundation has announced that its financial support for young Nigerian entrepreneurs has now reached $180,000, disbursed in two phases under its mission to strengthen small businesses across the country. Speaking at the award ceremony for the second cohort of the Vanguard Fellowship Initiative in Lagos, Founder Mary Ojulary said the foundation was…
Food and agriculture stakeholders in Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara States have welcomed the recent drop in food prices, praising the Federal Government (FG) for its policies and interventions. However, they warned that certain measures are needed to sustain the reductions over time. A survey conducted on Tuesday by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at…
