BUSINESSJul 17 · 13:39 UTCSEMAFORAlexander Onukwue

Nigeria launches $500 million agriculture fund

Nigeria launched a $500 million agriculture fund to invest in the oil-affected Niger Delta region, focusing on aquaculture, palm oil production, and livestock. The initiative has secured funding commitments from the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

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