Nigeria

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Kebbi farmers allege takeover of farmlands
- Daily Trust
- 17 Sep 2018
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria decries the takeover of 14,000 ha of farmlands by the Kebbi State government to give to a company for cassava planting
Cross River communities protest, allege land grabbing in Wilmar’s N45b project
- Guardian
- 27 Aug 2018
After series of failed appeals, communities impacted by the activities of Wilmar PZ, a multinational company involved in oil palm cultivation in Nigeria have taken Wilmar to the State House of Assembly for alleged pollution and land grabbing.
Jigawa sugar plantation takes off despite resistance
- Daily Trust
- 18 Aug 2018
About 12,000 hectares of land in four local government areas of the Nigerian state were reportedly taken for the sugar cane plantation project, backed by a Chinese company, which sparked off protests.
Dutch company indicates interest in building cattle ranches in Nigeria
- 17 Jul 2018
Cownexxion indicates its interest in building cattle ranches in Nigeria on sidelines of meeting between NIgeria's President and CEOs of Dutch companies at The Hague.
Dangote invests in Katsina tomatoes production project
- Sun News
- 05 Jul 2018
Dangote said he would expand the project and exploit what he called Katsina’s vast arable land for other agriculture initiatives and allied business ventures.
Okomu earmarks N80 million for HSE, decries selective attacks on the coy over RSPO
- Nigerian Observer
- 26 Jun 2018
Okomu's Managing Director surprised about attacks directed at the company over its RSPO certification, saying it would be the first palm oil company in Nigeria to be so certified by October this year.
Nigeria: Farmers kick over alleged land grab by Cross River, seek N500m compensation
- Guadian
- 26 Jun 2018
The allocation of land by the Cross River government to a South African firm for a massive agriculture project has pitched the Governor against over 400 farmers from Ochon settlement in Obubra Local Council of the state.
Nigeria: Ayade’s Agric revolution excites S/African farmers, partner Cross River on feed mill
- News Guru
- 18 Jun 2018
Cross River State Governor says his administration intends to establish a yellow maize farm which will be the biggest in Africa, in partnership with South African agribusiness.
Nigeria: Edo communities lament dearth of forest life, deforestation, others
- Guardian
- 11 Jun 2018
Residents of Uhiele, Odighi and Odiguetue communities in Edo State have lamented the devastation of their environment and loss of livelihoods resulting from deforestation by multinational firms in the area.
Nigeria: Cross River community wants firm to pay compensation
- Blueprint
- 11 Jun 2018
Natives of Akamkpa community in Cross River accuse Wilmar International of destroying their sources of livelihood by channeling chemical infested erosion water into their streams and farmlands.
ERA/FoEN’s RSPO certification claims spurious, libelous—Okomu Oil
- Business Post
- 09 Jun 2018
The management of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has reacted to an allegation made against it by ERA/FoEN, alleging that the company had been “parading” a Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil certificate.
Stop parading RSPO certificate, ERA charges Okomu Oil
- The Sun
- 06 Jun 2018
Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth charged the Okomu Oil Plc to stop parading the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certificate as it has not met its requirement.