President Tinubu has issued a directive for the restoration of the previous building of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, which is intended to become the new headquarters for the Ministry of Livestock Development. President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the renovation of the planned facility for the Ministry of Livestock Development. On Wednesday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, made this announcement during a visit to the facility situated in the Central Business District of Abuja.

SMEDAN set to host 2024 National MSME Conference The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the 2024 edition of the National MSME Conference, themed “GROW NIGERIAN: Sustaining an Innovation and Digital-Driven Economy.” The event, the nation’s leading annual development conference, will be opened by the President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. It will take place from October 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, with support from the German International Agency (GIZ) and Mastercard. Mr. Charles Odii, Director-General/CEO of SMEDAN, described the event as the most significant convergence of entrepreneurs, policymakers, enablers, public-private sector stakeholders, and supporting institutions in Nigeria’s SME ecosystem. The conference will focus on driving development in the MSME sector within the eight key sectors identified in the GROW Nigerian strategy introduced by Director-General Charles Odii to strengthen Nigeria’s local production potential and raise export revenue. This will be achieved through the provision of Guidance, Opportunities, Resources, and Workforce Support to SMEs by SMEDAN. The sectors include agriculture, light manufacturing, fashion, creative and entertainment, digital and innovation, tourism, and education. Nigeria’s most successful entrepreneurs and renowned experts have confirmed their attendance at the event. They include Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Chairman of Metis Capital Partners; and Jonathan Ortmans, Founder and President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN). A key highlight of the event is the planned premiere of the second season of the popular drama series The Smart Money Woman by Arese Ugwu, who will attend the conference with co-stars such as Timini Egbuson and Osas Ighodaro. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the 2024 edition of the National MSME Conference, themed “GROW NIGERIAN: Sustaining an Innovation and Digital-Driven Economy.” The event, the nation’s leading annual development conference, will be opened by the President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. It will take place from October 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, with support from the German International Agency (GIZ) and Mastercard. Mr. Charles Odii, Director-General/CEO of SMEDAN, described the event as the most significant convergence of entrepreneurs, policymakers, enablers, public-private sector stakeholders, and supporting institutions in Nigeria’s SME ecosystem. The conference will focus on driving development in the MSME sector within the eight key sectors identified in the GROW Nigerian strategy introduced by Director-General Charles Odii to strengthen Nigeria’s local production potential and raise export revenue. This will be achieved through the provision of Guidance, Opportunities, Resources, and Workforce Support to SMEs by SMEDAN. The sectors include agriculture, light manufacturing, fashion, creative and entertainment, digital and innovation, tourism, and education. Conference activities will include one-stop shops featuring heads of government agencies and financial and compliance organizations, such as NAFDAC, CAC, SON, Nigeria Customs, BOI, NEXIM, NEPC, NIPC, FIRS, and more. There will also be an exhibition showcasing innovative products and services from SMEs across the country. Participating businesses will receive expert advice and guidance at a Business Clinic, interacting with agencies and institutions to address structural issues and challenges. Prominent thought leaders, including Chude Jideonwo, the Co-founder of Red Media and Joy Inc., will lead masterclasses focused on digital skills development, accessing finance, business scaling, and leveraging trade agreements such as AGOA and AfCFTA. Additional activities will include a deals room where scalable businesses will obtain investments from venture capital firms; a pitch competition for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and receive funding; and networking events to facilitate connections and partnerships. The conference will conclude with an award ceremony led by the Vice President, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, on the final day. Government actors from across the six regions will be recognized for their contributions to SME development through reforms, financial investments, targeted infrastructure, and other developmental contributions. Interested participants can register to attend the event at https://www.smedan.gov.ng/msmeconference.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed the Executive Directors of NIRSAL. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to end the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL). The measure, which received approval from CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso on Friday, represents the most recent instance of staff reductions at the central bank since he took office last year. The executive directors of NIRSAL who have been dismissed include Abbas Umar Masanawa, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer; Kennedy Nwaruh, the Executive Director of Operations; and Olatunde Akande, the Executive Director of Technical Affairs.

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the following Nigerian individuals to be appointed to the governing councils of various federal universities and tertiary institutions of education. NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO, DELTA STATE (1) Temi Harriman -- Chairman (2) Adeola Adeogun -- Member (3) Benedict Aguele -- Member (4) Freeman Kasa -- Member (5) Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi -- Member NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ABUJA (1) Rabe Mudi Bala -- Chairman (2) Mr. Akinola Fagbemi -- Member (3) Rakiatou Bagnou -- Member (4) Alwel Egwurugu -- Member (5) Femi Osabinu -- Member FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, BASSAM-BIRI, BAYELSA (1) Bram Baifa -- Chairman (2) Richard Odigbo -- Member (3) Yomi Johnson -- Member (4) Fatima Owuna -- Member (5) Christy Akpehuan Omoruyi -- Member FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, KWALE, DELTA STATE (1) Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu -- Chairman (2) Aragbaye Oluwatosin Gbolagunte -- Member (3) Talba Bauchi -- Member (4) Akaninodo Kehinde Adekunle -- Member (5) Chibuike Ikenga -- Member FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KATSINA STATE (1) Habib Mohammed Ibrahim -- Chairman (2) Yau Aisha Abdulkadir -- Member (3) Shehu Kaka -- Member (4) Ibrahim Umar Abbah -- Member (5) Isijola Rasaki -- Member FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE (1) Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin -- Chairman (2) Peter Tanko Dogara -- Member (3) Amina Ibrahim Ndala -- Member (4) Owolabi Shamsideen Oseni -- Member (5) Olufemi Lawson -- Member ADMIRALTY UNIVERSITY, IBUSA, DELTA STATE (1) Yusuf Mohammed -- Chairman (2) Sani Ndanusa -- Member (3) Abdul Oroh -- Member (4) Mary Okaba Agbo -- Member (5) Omasan Agbajoh -- Member THE NIGERIA FRENCH LANGUAGE VILLAGE, BADAGRY, LAGOS STATE (1) Labiru Musa Kafur -- Chairman (2) Ibitoye Victor Philips -- Member (3) Bamgbose S -- Member (4) Musa Ayas -- Member (5) Ogenyi Okpokwu Emmanuel -- Member NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NIGERIAN LANGUAGES, ABA, ABIA STATE (1) Victor O. Ukaogo -- Chairman (2) Anjare Samuel -- Member (3) David Turuka Ismaila -- Member (4) Adimchinaka Onwukwe -- Member (5) Princess Ify Ugo Okoye -- Member NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY, BIU, BORNO STATE (1) Awal Bawa Morike-- Chairman (2) Mohammed Bashir Umar -- Member (3) Monday Nanza -- Member (4) Mohammed Alhaji Audu -- Member (5) Sheriff Abdullahi -- Member FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE (1) Usman Mohammed Shanawa -- Chairman (2) Kabiru Yahaya -- Member (3) Chinenye Love Moses -- Member (4) Uyiosasere Ekhosuehi -- Member (5) Joshua Oludare Adewale -- Member NIGERIA ARABIC LANGUAGE VILLAGE, GAMBORU NGALA, BORNO STATE (1) Ahmed Wambai -- Chairman (2) Gazali Hamza Suleiman -- Member (3) Imam Alfa Rahaman -- Member (4) Isah Kwayami -- Member (5) Mohammed Ize Mamman -- Member NATIONAL MATHEMATICAL CENTRE, SHEDA, KWALI, FCT (1) Edna Njoku -- Chairman (2) Kovie Andrew Epetutu -- Member (3) Oyinkasola Okewoye -- Member (4) Ibrahim Musa -- Member (5) Sarah Tukura -- Member

The Agriculture Minister predicts a significant decrease in food prices within the next 6 months. FG announces a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, revealed on Wednesday that there is anticipation for a substantial decrease in food prices over the next 180 days. He said: “Our administration has unveiled a series of strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting our nation. These measures will be implemented over the next 180 days; “150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities “Suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities through land and sea borders. These commodities include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas. “Imported food commodities will be subjected to a Recommended Retail Price (RRP). We understand concerns about the quality of these imports, especially regarding their genetic composition. The government assures that all standards will be maintained to ensure the safety and quality of food items for consumption. “The Federal Government will import 250,000 metric tons of wheat and 250,000 metric tons of maize. These semi-processed commodities will be supplied to small-scale processors and millers across the country. “Engagement with relevant stakeholders to set a GMP and purchase surplus food commodities to restock the National Strategic Food Reserve. “Ramp-Up of Production for the 2024/2025 Farming Cycle “Continued support to smallholder farmers during the ongoing wet season farming through existing government initiatives; Strengthening and accelerating dry season farming nationwide; “Embarking on aggressive agricultural mechanization to reduce drudgery, lower production costs, and boost productivity. “Collaborating with sub-national entities to identify irrigable lands and increase land under cultivation; Working closely with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to rehabilitate and maintain irrigation facilities under river basin authorities across the federation. “Enhancement of Nutrition Security. Promoting the production of fortified food commodities. “Supporting the scale-up of the Home Garden Initiative by the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Over the next 14 days, in close collaboration with the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) and the Economic Management Team (EMT), we will convene with respective agencies to finalize the implementation frameworks. We will ensure that information is publicly available to facilitate the participation of all relevant stakeholders across the country.” “Developing strategic engagement for youth and women for immediate greenhouse cultivation of horticultural crops such as tomatoes and pepper to increase production volume, stabilize prices, and address food shortages; Fast-tracking ongoing engagements with the Nigerian Military to rapidly cultivate arable lands under the Defence Farms Scheme and encouraging other para-military establishments to utilize available arable lands for cultivation. “Renewed Hope National Livestock Transformation Implementation Committee; This committee has been inaugurated on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to develop and implement policies prioritizing livestock development in alignment with the National Livestock Transformation Plan, and a ministry of Livestock Development has been created.”

The Agriculture Minister predicts a significant decrease in food prices within the next 6 months. FG announces a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, revealed on Wednesday that there is anticipation for a substantial decrease in food prices over the next 180 days. He said: “Our administration has unveiled a series of strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting our nation. These measures will be implemented over the next 180 days; “150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities “Suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities through land and sea borders. These commodities include maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas. “Imported food commodities will be subjected to a Recommended Retail Price (RRP). We understand concerns about the quality of these imports, especially regarding their genetic composition. The government assures that all standards will be maintained to ensure the safety and quality of food items for consumption. “The Federal Government will import 250,000 metric tons of wheat and 250,000 metric tons of maize. These semi-processed commodities will be supplied to small-scale processors and millers across the country. “Engagement with relevant stakeholders to set a GMP and purchase surplus food commodities to restock the National Strategic Food Reserve. “Ramp-Up of Production for the 2024/2025 Farming Cycle “Continued support to smallholder farmers during the ongoing wet season farming through existing government initiatives; Strengthening and accelerating dry season farming nationwide; “Embarking on aggressive agricultural mechanization to reduce drudgery, lower production costs, and boost productivity. “Collaborating with sub-national entities to identify irrigable lands and increase land under cultivation; Working closely with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to rehabilitate and maintain irrigation facilities under river basin authorities across the federation. “Enhancement of Nutrition Security. Promoting the production of fortified food commodities. “Supporting the scale-up of the Home Garden Initiative by the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Over the next 14 days, in close collaboration with the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) and the Economic Management Team (EMT), we will convene with respective agencies to finalize the implementation frameworks. We will ensure that information is publicly available to facilitate the participation of all relevant stakeholders across the country.” “Developing strategic engagement for youth and women for immediate greenhouse cultivation of horticultural crops such as tomatoes and pepper to increase production volume, stabilize prices, and address food shortages; Fast-tracking ongoing engagements with the Nigerian Military to rapidly cultivate arable lands under the Defence Farms Scheme and encouraging other para-military establishments to utilize available arable lands for cultivation. “Renewed Hope National Livestock Transformation Implementation Committee; This committee has been inaugurated on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to develop and implement policies prioritizing livestock development in alignment with the National Livestock Transformation Plan, and a ministry of Livestock Development has been created.”

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