Temitayo Ayetoto
Glut of Indian sugar hits London Exchange
A Glut of sugar from India, the second-largest producer, has hit the London exchange as traders sold the sweetener to…
$36.9 billion worth of gold traded in London daily, says data
At least 30.2 million ounces of gold worth $36.9 billion was traded by members of the London Bullion Market Association…
Nigeria to open office to monitor access to finance, training for medium, small businesses, says minister
Hope of a better deal for the MSMEs has been rekindled following the decision of the Federal Ministry of Trade,…
Gold dips as dollar nears 16-month high
Gold fell on Wednesday as the dollar held near a 16-month high, buoyed by interest from investors seeking cover from…
IEA predicts oil glut in 2019
The global oil market is to experience a glut throughout 2019, as heightened exploratory activities lead to increased output in…
Africa’s cassava output on track for 2% growth to 161 million tonnes, says FAO
Cassava output in sub-Saharan Africa, where cassava is a major food crop, is expected to grow by around 2.0 percent to…
Insecurity of investment scares Nigerian lenders away from local farmers
The lack of security on investment into agricultural activities in Nigeria has been identified as one of the top issues…
Copper price to spring back in 2019, zinc seen flat, says Reuters
Copper prices are due to rebound next year as healthy supply/demand fundamentals overcome macro-economic worries, but zinc will be held…
Agric mechanization to shape up as Brazil plans $1.1bn tractor plant for Bauchi
The quest for mechanization in Nigeria’s agricultural production processes appears to be inching closer with talks of a possible tractor…
Agricultural entrepreneurs are using technology to leverage packaging of local items for international shelves
As marketing of agricultural produce rapidly shifts from the traditional open market to structured retail markets, the need for the…
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