Ogbidi Patricia Ogbidi is an architect who appreciates the value of designing structures that last. In this interview, she brings that same passion for practical design and functional construction into multi-level marketing to address the basic issue of man – food and nutrition. What exactly is network marketing, and what makes it tick? Network marketing has been around in various forms since the beginning of the last century. The basic idea is simple as it is brilliant: Instead of spending huge sum of money on all sort of professional agencies and marketing channels to promote products or services, why…
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By Abdallah el-Kurebe The African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE), an arm of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has launched the African Biosafety Communication Network. The Network, launched on 18 July, 2017 in Entebbe during the Africa Ag-biotech and Biosafety Communication (ABBC) symposium, is aimed to optimise the biosafety communication sector across the continent. The launch of the Network was chaired by the Director of NEPAD Agency’s West Africa Regional Office, Dr Jeremy Ouedraogo and co-chaired by the Chairman of the Uganda National Biosafety Committee, Dr. Charles Mugoya. Othes were Dr Theresa Ssengoba from the Uganda National Council…
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By Kwesi Atta-Krah Introduction The year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of IITA. Established in 1967, IITA has carved for itself a distinct niche in the field of research for food and nutritional security in Africa and beyond. This 50th anniversary creates an opportunity to reflect on the past and showcase the success and contributions of IITA’s research-for-development work in the continent. It is also an occasion to celebrate the strong collaboration and cooperation with a host of partners, stakeholders, donors, and farmers. That however is not where the celebration ends. We aim to celebrate both our…
Farmers in Sokoto were yesterday introduced to improved varieties of groundnut at a seed fair that took place in Tambuwal, Tambuwal local government of the state. Provided in collaboration with the International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the SAMnuts 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 improved varieties are resistant to aflatoxin and draught. The Programme Manager of Sokoto Agricultural Development Project, (SADP), Abubakar Malami, represented by the Director of Agricultural Services, Malami Magaji said that the improved varieties would boost groundnut production. “The improved varieties will boost production because it is resistant to aflatoxin and draught,” he…
The Ago Owu research station is located in Ayedade Local Government Area, Osun state, and will primarily serve as a research and training facility that will backstop the state’s agricultural programs and offer training support to the youth OSHOGBO, Nigeria, June 12, 2017/ — As the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (www.IITA.org) marks its 50th anniversary, the Institute today inaugurated a new research station in Ago-Owu in Osun state, Nigeria, as part of efforts to expand its research agenda and create impact at farm level. The Ago-Owu research station is located in Ayedade Local Government Area, Osun state, and will…
Oshogbo— As the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) marks its 50th anniversary, the Institute today inaugurated a new research station in Ago-Owu in Osun state, Nigeria, as part of efforts to expand its research agenda and create impact at farm level. The Ago Owu research station is located in Ayedade Local Government Area, Osun state, and will primarily serve as a research and training facility that will backstop the state’s agricultural programs and offer training support to the youth in the area in particular and Nigeria in general. In 2015, Governor Rauf Aregbesola donated a piece of land measuring about 205.5…
Family Empowerment & Youth Orientation Programne (FEYREP), the pet project of the office of Akwa Ibom First Lady partnered with Africa Farming Project (AFP) on women and youth empowerment in the state. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos State on the WAIPlAS Agribusiness Expo in Uyo, the National Coordinator of AFP, Mr. Bright Isaac Okwu, said that the event was designed to bring various aquaculture, livestock and agro allied stakeholders to show their knowledge to the benefit of the people. He added that farmers, agencies, institutions, governments, producers, processors, manufacturers, marketers, distributors, associations together from all West…
Two former heads of state of Nigeria, Dr Yakubu Gowon, and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will be among dignitaries that would grace the 50thanniversary celebration (IITA@50) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan on 24 July. The two former heads of state will be addressing a gathering of more than 1000 staff including former and serving workers of the Institute and other dignitaries. Other confirmed participants include Dr Akin Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB); Dr Kanayo Nwanze, Former President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Chair…
Group disclosed that it was investing N10 billion dollars in rice cultivation in five states to boost food self-sufficiency LAGOS, Nigeria, May 29, 2017/ — The Dangote Group (www.Dangote.com) shone at the just concluded 2017 Gateway Trade fair which was held in Abeokuta, emerging as the second most patronised exhibitor, just as the Group disclosed that it was investing N10 billion dollars in rice cultivation in five states to boost food self-sufficiency. To mark its Day at the Fair, a subsidiary of the Group, Dangote Cement, gave out several tools and implements to the block makers in Ogun State in…