Labour seeks FG’s intervention in farm workers’ plights
Efforts by the Federal Government to diversify Nigeria’s revenue generation source from oil with agriculture being at the forefront has been applauded by all Nigerians. But this can only be achieved if those in agric sector including farm workers, who are currently nursing secret pains, are given a sense of belonging and recognition. Regina Otokpa reportsCorrespondents, 20 September 2019
Nigeria, Palm Oil, modern slavery The Rosewood racket: Leaving blood trails, stripped forests and ecosystems
Nigeria has become the first on the list of China’s seven biggest suppliers of rosewood logs in Africa. Smart Chinese businessmen, according to -Akinsola B., a researcher, are exploiting a lax regulatory and enforcement environment, loopholes in existing laws, lack of government policy and direction, as well as corruption by government officials, to drive an illegal trade in the export of the country’s forest resources.Daily Trust, 30 August 2019
Nigeria, Timber, illegal timber trade, illegal timber harvesting, rosewood Features: ILLEGAL LOGGING: STEALING MORE THAN JUST WOOD
Recently, the wife of the Governor of Cross River State, while flagging off a tree-planting campaign at an event organized by the Anti-Deforestation Taskforce in the state, offered a reward of N500,000.00 to anyone who provides information that leads to the successful arrest and prosecution of any vehicle conveying woods stolen from our forests.The State Online , 14 July 2019
Nigeria, Timber, Illegal logging, deforestation Reclaiming Nigeria’s leadership in global palm oil industry
The renewed push is aimed at restoring Nigeria’s status as a global powerhouse in palm oil production and export. The exploration of opportunities in the palm oil value chain may have also opened a fresh vista for the newly inaugurated state governments particularly in the South-South and South-East regions to boost their revenues and create jobs.O&G Links, 17 June 2019
Nigeria, Palm Oil, palm oil Nigeria's Remaining Forest Threatened as Govt Plans New Policy
Following recent invasion of Cross River state's reserved and other areas by unknown timber merchants, a greater part of Nigeria's remaining tropical rain-forest reserve is being threatened.All Africa , 27 May 2019
Nigeria, Timber, illegal timber trade Negative margins show why Nigeria must protect palm oil makers
It is bad times for palm oil makers as poor border policing hits the margins and prospects of industry players.Business Day, 20 May 2019
Nigeria, Malaysia, Palm Oil, Palm oil Nigeria losses $500 million annually to importation, illegal smuggling of Palm oil
The National Palm produce association of Nigeria says the importation and illegal smuggling of Palm oil is making local producers lose 500 million dollars annually.TVC News , 15 May 2019
Nigeria, Malaysia, Palm Oil, africa Deforestation: Niger lost 60 percent of its forests — Commissioner
Niger state has lost 60 per cent of its forests to defurestation, the Commissioner of Environment, Malam Idris Amin said.Daily Trust, 03 January 2019
Nigeria, , deforestation Ban impacts poor farmers
Most affected: Oil palm smallholders worldwide who plant the crop as a route out of poverty will be hit by British supermarket chain Iceland Foods’ move to ban palm oil products from its own-brand range.The Star, 02 January 2019
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