Category: Development

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

#CoopsDay: 615 Additional Cooperative Societies Registered in Lagos State
Government, Business

#CoopsDay: 615 Additional Cooperative Societies Registered in Lagos State

July 5, 2024

About 615 cooperative societies were registered in Lagos State in the last one year, it has been learnt. This number comprises 435 Cooperative Multipurpose Societies ... 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

National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC) Launched by FG, FMAFS
Agriculture, Development

National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC) Launched by FG, FMAFS

July 3, 2024

...Only 7% of farming communities receive agricultural loans from banks in Nigeria – NBS ...Lagos and Ogun State has largest numbers of Farmers receiving bank ... Read More