Tag Archives: Youth

See how projectTEN is encouraging #Agribusiness among Youths in Nigeria

Posted on April 24, 2019 by kalusam

I recently was invited by the Founder of the projectTEN project to mentor and train young people recently on growing Ugu in sacks, of course this is not my first time of doing this however this time it was going … Continue reading →

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New opportunities for Pitch AgriHack 2017 winners in 2018

Posted on February 23, 2018 by kalusam

Six youth start-ups, who were each awarded with investment, promotional support, capacity building and network opportunities after winning CTA’s 2017 Pitch AgriHack! initiative are looking forward to the new opportunities that 2018, and continuing support from CTA and partners, will … Continue reading →

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Nigeria: Apply for an Opportunity to learn from practical vegetable farmer!

Posted on August 12, 2016 by kalusam

Are you a young person who wants to learn directly from a practical vegetable farmer, on how to successfully farm each of the following: Watermelon Cucumber Green beanls Green pepper Cabbage SweetCorn Lettuce e.t.c Training is for 3 months; after which … Continue reading →

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6 Steps to succeed in Agribusiness as a #Youth…my experience! #IYD

Posted on August 12, 2016 by kalusam

Well its 12th August and today been the International youth day, I decided to reflect on the African Youth and their get rich quick farming mentality. Everyone wants to become a cucumber farmer, now everyone wants to go into tomato … Continue reading →

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Africa: The Mastercard Foundation Research Shows How African Youth Navigate Risk to Survive

Posted on October 31, 2015 by kalusam

PRESS RELEASE Hundreds gather at the inaugural Young Africa Works Summit to address youth unemployment and opportunities within the agricultural sector The MasterCard Foundation today released preliminary findings from innovative research conducted over the past six months into youth employment … Continue reading →

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Nigeria: Register for a sustainable practical training on high market demand fruits and vegetables.

Posted on April 11, 2015 by kalusam

Entrepreneur Youth Cooperative, AFGEAN in partnership with Agricultural Fresh Growers Producers Exporters Association of Nigeria (AFGEAN), IFDC 2SCALE and other partners presents: An effective and sustainable practical training on high market demand fruits and vegetables. Participants will be trained on … Continue reading →

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Attracting youth into Agribusiness with Capacity building programmes and Innovation

Posted on December 16, 2014 by kalusam

PRESS RELEASE Ogbomosho, Oyo State                                                                       … Continue reading →

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Nigeria: Group Trains 250 Graduates in Agribusiness

Posted on November 7, 2014 by kalusam

By Vincent A. Yusuf A social enterprise and business consulting consortium, Andrew Bishopton Group is set at encouraging graduates to participate in developing and managing businesses in the agricultural sector which has been neglected by the youth. To this end, … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Youth Empowerment for Agric graduates in Nigeria.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by kalusam

Deadline: Applications should be sent before 29th July, 2014. In pursuant of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA), Agricultural And Rural Management Training institute (ARMTI), Invites Youth to cease the opportunity of the ATA and participation in its Empowerment scheme. The … Continue reading →

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Nigeria: FG Commits N7.7bn to Agric Programme for the #Youth…. Adesina

Posted on June 23, 2014 by kalusam

Efforts to tackle unemployment among the youths through agriculture has received a boost as the federal government is supporting the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Youth Agripreneur programme with $500,000(N7.7billion). The funds will go into training and capacity building … Continue reading →

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