Meda to create 8,000 jobs, boost agri-food value chains

January 29, 2026

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The Mennonite Economic Development Associates (Meda) plans to generate 8,000 jobs while enhancing agri-food value chains in Nigeria.

In a recent announcement, Meda has outlined its initiative to create 8,000 jobs and strengthen the agri-food sector's value chains. This effort aims to support economic growth through agricultural development. The project focuses on boosting productivity and employment opportunities within Nigeria's farming communities. Details on the implementation timeline and specific regions remain forthcoming, but the commitment underscores Meda's role in sustainable development.

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed smiling as he cuts a ribbon to inaugurate a banana farming project in Oromia's East Shewa zone, surrounded by farmers and officials amid lush plantations.

Pm abiy inaugurates banana farming project in oromia

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Prime minister abiy ahmed has inaugurated a banana farming project in oromia's east shewa zone. The initiative aims to relocate rural populations and enhance productivity. It is expected to contribute to ethiopia's economic growth and self-sufficiency.

Insecurity da shigo da abinci sun yi barazana ga shirin bankin duniya na dala 500m a arewa maso yamma

Ayyukan masu laifaffafe a filagen noma a arewa sun yi barazana ga shirin goyon bayan noma na bankin duniya na dala 500m a Najeriya. Masu shiga hannun jari daga jihohin daban-daban sun ce rashin daidaitu a manufofin gwamnati na iya hana ingantaccen aiki na shirin AGROW. A taron da aka gudanar a Kano, an ce ya kamata a magance matsalar tsaro da shigo da abinci.

IITA and Mastercard Foundation create over 90,000 jobs for youths and women

January 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to generate more than 90,000 employment opportunities targeted at youths and women.

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Egypt’s food industry exports surge 11% to exceed $5.8bn this year

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NCW empowers Egyptian female entrepreneurs at Food Africa 2025

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ATI expands commercial farming, youth jobs, and digital agriculture efforts

Egypt to commence construction of 4,000-bed medical city

Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered the immediate implementation of the "Medical Capital City for Hospitals and Educational Research and Training Institutes" following directives from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Madbouly described the project as a significant addition to Egypt's future, providing a qualitative shift in national health services. The initiative spans 221 feddan with 18 institutes and a national university for medicine accommodating 4,000 students.

Egypt, Canada sign development agreements worth EGP 552m for empowerment, food security

December 17, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Egypt has signed three grant agreements with Canada worth approximately EGP 552 million to fund projects on women’s empowerment, food security, and refugee support, according to the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation on Wednesday. The agreements were signed by Minister Rania Al-Mashat and Canada’s Ambassador to Egypt, Ulric Shannon. These initiatives target vulnerable groups across multiple Egyptian governorates.

Experts advocate inclusive markets for small farmers' livelihoods

At a national conference in Rajasthan, experts called for fair and inclusive markets to bolster small farmers' security and local food systems. The event highlighted ecological farming and policy needs amid climate challenges. Discussions involved stakeholders from eight states, focusing on resilient value chains.

Egypt injects EGP 10.05bn into national veal project in 2025

January 18, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

In 2025, Egypt's executive body approved the disbursement of EGP 1.06 billion to support the National Veal Project, raising total funding to over EGP 10 billion. The initiative has assisted thousands of small-scale breeders and increased livestock production nationwide. Officials highlighted improvements in licensing, feed regulation, and output during the year.

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Meda to create 8,000 jobs, boost agri-food value chains

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Pm abiy inaugurates banana farming project in oromia

Insecurity da shigo da abinci sun yi barazana ga shirin bankin duniya na dala 500m a arewa maso yamma

IITA and Mastercard Foundation create over 90,000 jobs for youths and women

Egypt’s food industry exports surge 11% to exceed $5.8bn this year

NCW empowers Egyptian female entrepreneurs at Food Africa 2025

ATI expands commercial farming, youth jobs, and digital agriculture efforts

Egypt to commence construction of 4,000-bed medical city

Egypt, Canada sign development agreements worth EGP 552m for empowerment, food security

Experts advocate inclusive markets for small farmers' livelihoods

Egypt injects EGP 10.05bn into national veal project in 2025

Kaduna unveils operation Tsafta to boost sanitation, job opportunities

Bel Group invests €150m in Egypt to expand production and modernize facilities

Mag group seeks to expand Egypt's economic footprint in Africa

Egypt orders expedited irrigation works and livestock grants for Aswan farmers

Egypt initiates executive steps for specialised food university with Japan

Egypt launches EGP 25bn electricity project for West Minya Plain

Msmeda coordinates national efforts to support innovators and start-ups

Egypt unanimously selected to co-lead Mediterranean animal health network

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