Brazil’s agric success points way for Nigeria
Brazil, a net importer of food in the 1960s is now a top agricultural exporter in the world.
In recent years, Brazil with a population of 214 million people has emerged as a global leader…
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Fact-check: Buhari’s 13m agric jobs claim conflicts with reality
President Muhammadu Buhari recently said at an interactive session in the USA that Nigeria’s agricultural revolution has created over 13 million direct and indirect jobs.
However,…
Agricultural transformation and youth employment
Agriculture might be transformed into a powerhouse with the appropriate policies, innovation, and investment to feed a burgeoning population and provide decent jobs for the youth.
The…
Agric sector can create 4.5m jobs in 5yrs but no skill
The agricultural sector is projected to create an additional 4.5 million jobs over the next five years (2021-2025), but an employability skills gap among young Nigerians may deny many of…
Agric sector reform requires bold steps
The agriculture sector in Nigeria remains a major contributor to GDP compared to other sectors of the economy. In 2020, the sector contributed 26.95 percent to Nigeria’s nominal Gross…