Zanaco Bank has provided US$117,000 to Zambias agriculture sector as part of the bank’s continued commitment to supporting the industry
Infrastructure
Nigerian small-scale farmers to receive US$2.8 billion agricultural loan
The Nigerian federal government has reiterated its commitment to supporting small-scale farmers across the country by issuing a US$2.8bn loan facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Nigerian agricultural scheme to train 80,000 farmers
Nigerias Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has said that 80,000 Nigerian farmers will be trained as part of its 2013 Growth Enhancement Support (GES) scheme
OPIC loans US$250 million to Nigerian fertiliser plant
A Nigerian nitrogen fertiliser plant is set to receive a US$250mn loan from OPIC to boost agriculture, infrastructure, energy and financial services in the country
Cargill injects US$20 million into animal nutrition project
Cargill Animal Nutrition has announced that it is investing an estimated US$20mn in a South African facility