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The Anglo-Nubian goat is a crossbreed between the British goats and bucks of African and Indian origin, which can also be found in Northern Nigeria. This specie is a multipurpose goat for the production of milk, meat, and hide. In this post, we’ll share with you important information about Anglo-Nubian doe and buck. Characteristics of Anglo-Nubian Goat … Read more
Apart from the N50 million research activities, you can as well get another N500 million grant for the development and manufacturing of drugs under the Healthcare Sector Research and Development Intervention Scheme (HSRDIS). Yes, you read that right. And in this article, we’ll tell you all you need to benefit from the HSRDIS funded by the … Read more
There are 955 Microfinance banks in Nigeria, the Nigeria’s apex bank licences them and are also insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). They are: Check the list of commercial banks, merchant, mobile money operators, and other organizations that provide financial-related service.
The Federal Executive Council on July 22, 2020, approved the sum of N75, 000,000,000.00 (N75Billion) for the establishment of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund. NYIF Loan Interest Rate: 5% The NYIF is for the period of 2020 – 2023 dedicated to investing in the innovative ideas, skills and talents of Nigerian Youth. It is also aimed … Read more
In the 1990s, my grandma had a savings account in Imo Microfinance Bank, a local financial institution based in Ilesa, Osun State. One day, we woke up to read about the closure of the bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). At the time, she had close to N50, 000. All her savings were … Read more
For small scale entrepreneur to access any of the loans supported by the Central Bank (CBN), he must have undergone specific training at Entrepreneurship Development Centres or EDC which are certified by the apex bank. Also known as Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), the centres are saddled with the mandate of developing entrepreneurship spirit among Nigerians. … Read more
The Altai Mountain specie of wool goat was made between 1944 and 1982 on the joint farmlands of the Gorno-Altai Autonomous area of the past Soviet Union. It is reserved on pasture round the year. Thus Altai Mountain Goats is known as Gornoaltaiiskaya in Russian. Its origin can be traced to the Soviet Union. The … Read more
French-Alpine goat derives its origin from the Alps. These goats were brought from France into the United States where they had been carefully chosen for a far better evenness, production, and size, unlike the ones that were moved from Switzerland to France. Types of Alpine Goats Note that French Alpines goats are not the only … Read more
Unbelievably, you need just N10,000 to become a SANEF agent provided you meet other eligibility requirements. For exited N-Power beneficiaries, the Central Bank of Nigeria WILL provide the takeoff capital for you. Gbam!…You become CBN-Certified Mobile Money Agent in your community. The difference between a super agent and an agent, we’ll tell you more in this … Read more
A lot of small business owners get confused when the Central Bank of Nigeria says it is supporting businesses with a loan. One of such is Agric Business, Small Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme. Some of them are quick to ask: How can I access a CBN loan? Will I have to visit the CBN branch … Read more
Do you know that there are loans that are specifically designed for women in Nigeria to build, expand, and grow their businesses? In this post, we’ll share with you funding opportunities for female business owners in Nigeria. If you want to stabilise the home, empower a woman, boost her business, support her financially in her entrepreneurial … Read more
This is the process of measuring the number of ingredients needed to form a single diet for poultry that contains all the necessary nutrients they require. Feed alone takes about 65%-75% of total production expenses in poultry farming, thus a slight mistake in feed formulation may lead to a big loss for the poultry farmer. … Read more
Fish farming involves the raising of fish commercially in tanks, concrete, and on land, known as earthen, or in an enclosure, usually for food. The tank methods is the principal form of aquaculture, while the concrete and earthen, falls under the mariculture. It is a facility which releases the juveniles or fingerlings into a wild … Read more
Appenzell Goat is pure white in colour and has mid-length hair. It has a dominant, pleasantly built body. The appendages are strong and positioned well. It has a broad body than that of the Saanen breed thus it is slightly smaller. This goat is also hornless. Distribution: This goat can be found in both cantons … Read more
If you’re raising a few goats for the purpose of getting fresh milk, the most crucial aspect is in the milking. And in this post, we’ll share with you how to milk goat by hand. It is called manual milking because it’s more affordable. The advantages of goat rearing are numerous, you can check some of … Read more