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Nigeria Loses ₦543.75bn Annually to Beans Export Ban, Say Stakeholders

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have warned that the country is losing about ₦543.75 billion annually due to the continued ban on beans exports, calling for urgent policy reforms to unlock the crop’s economic potential.

95News•12/3/2025

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Makinde’s Administration Clears ₦3bn Plan to Rejuvenate Cocoa Industry

The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦3.03 billion plan to rejuvenate cocoa production, partnering with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) to restore the crop’s role as a key economic driver.

95News•11/27/2025

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to combat food shortages and stabilize prices nationwide.

Nigeria’s Federal Government is tackling food shortages with strategic reserves, expanded wheat farming, and financial support for farmers, aiming to boost food security and reduce hunger.

95News•11/7/2025

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World Bank to Deploy $14 Billion in Agriculture Transformation Drive

This initiative represents a strategic shift from funding isolated agricultural projects to building interconnected economic ecosystems that can deliver sustained job creation and inclusive growth.” — World Bank statement on AgriConnect.

95News•10/25/2025