Category: Sectoral News

REA, Mercy Corps Signs MoU to Strengthen Electricity Cooperatives in Nigeria
Energy, Cooperative

REA, Mercy Corps Signs MoU to Strengthen Electricity Cooperatives in Nigeria

July 10, 2024

Abuja, Nigeria - The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mercy Corps to strengthen electricity cooperatives towards improved electricity access in Nigeria. The ... Read More

Lagos State Government Applauds Ogbonge-Swofon Farmers on Food Production
Agriculture, Business

Lagos State Government Applauds Ogbonge-Swofon Farmers on Food Production

July 9, 2024

The Lagos State Government has applauded the Ogbonge-Swofon Women farmers for their resilience in ensuring that farm produce are available for citizens of the state. ... Read More

New FPO Policy seeks to Transform Farming with Amul Cooperative Model
Cooperative, Agriculture

New FPO Policy seeks to Transform Farming with Amul Cooperative Model

July 9, 2024

The draft FPO policy looks to empower farmers by establishing an ecosystem of financial support, market access, and management. New draft FPO policy: The Union ... Read More

For Years, the Cooperative Sector Lacked Dedicated Ministry: Amit Shah
Cooperative, Abuja FCT

For Years, the Cooperative Sector Lacked Dedicated Ministry: Amit Shah

July 9, 2024

Addressing the ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ event in Ahmedabad, Shah highlighted the significant initiatives taken by the Gujarat Chief Minister, including a 50% subsidy on nano ... Read More

Empowering Women through Cooperatives
Women Coops, Agriculture

Empowering Women through Cooperatives

July 8, 2024

In the heart of Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, one of the most affected governorates by the ISIL’s takeover, a transformative project named "Support to Agricultural Livelihoods ... Read More

ICBA signs MoU with Tilburg University to Improve the Data it holds on Members
Banking & Finance, Business

ICBA signs MoU with Tilburg University to Improve the Data it holds on Members

July 7, 2024

Photo: ICBA Board members and Observers at the Rabobank Cooperative HQ in Utrecht The International Cooperative Banking Association (ICBA) has agreed a memorandum of understanding ... Read More

EU Supports FMAFS to Train Staff on Cooperative Business Model, Agric-Financing, and Fund Management
Agriculture, Abuja FCT

EU Supports FMAFS to Train Staff on Cooperative Business Model, Agric-Financing, and Fund Management

July 3, 2024

The Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS partnered with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) ... Read More