Top 10 Nigerian Farms And Their Owners

Top 10 Nigerian Farms And Their Owners

OLUSEGUN OBASANJO (OBASANJO FARM) Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is not only a retired army officer, former head of state and politician, he is also a successful farmer. He owns Ota Farm, which is also called Obasanjo Farms. The large farm was formally opened on October 8, 1979, a week after Obasanjo handed over power to a civilian administration on October 1, 1979. At inception, the farm took off as Temperance Enterprises Limited (Farming Venture). It later became Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited. ABDULSALAMI ABUBABAKAR (MAIZUBE FARMS) What makes General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) significant today in Nigeria and beyond is not just his successful military career or the fact that he willingly handed over power to a democratically elected government in 1999 to usher in the Fourth Republic. He has a stake in the Nigerian agricultural sector, being the owner of Maizube Farms Limited, which is helping to cater for the food needs of many Nigerians today. Maizube Farms Limited is located at Km 26, Minna-Bida Road, Minna, Niger State, where General Abubakar is from. The 500-hectare multi product farm has both livestock and crop sections and today, it is proudly one of the stable sources of crop and animal products upon which Nigerians depend for food and other uses. MURTALA NYAKO (SEBORE FARMS) Vice Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd), the executive governor of Adamawa State may be more popular from the political perspective to many, but he is one of the most successful Nigerian farmers today. Few know that he is the owner of Sebore Farms in Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State. Murtala Nyako was born at Mayo-Belwa, to Alhaji Hamman-Yero, a notable merchant and Hajiya Maryam Daso who was keen on Islamic studies and herbal medicine, on August 27, 1943. Nyako was born a cattle owner, as his mother had been allocated some cows for her offspring before his birth. So he started what has snowballed into an integrated commercial farm today as a cattle farm. Even throughout his career, in the Navy and in politics, Nyako was never distracted from developing and expanding his coast in the agricultural sector, the result of which is his success story today. USMAN DANTATA Jr. (ANADARIYA FARMS) The young and enterprising Usman Dantata Jr., who is married to Rukaiya Indimi, daughter of multi-billionaire Borno businessman Mohammed Indimi, is the president/CEO of Anadariya Farms. The large poultry farm, which is located in Tiga, Bebeji local government area of Kano State, was started by the late business sage of Kano, Alhaji Usman Sanusi Dantata of the Dantata dynasty, in the 1960s. Anadariya Farms thrived well in poultry produce. For instance, it was noted for exporting poultry birds and eggs to Saudi Arabia twice a week using a Boeing 747 plane. However, after decades of activity, the farm experienced some challenges and stopped operations until recently, when Dantata Jr. came on board and injected viability into the large farm. The CEO came with refined vigour, to ensure the farm maintains a successful track record. He has a background in investment and banking and was a trader of various commodities in Europe before coming back to Nigeria. He also has a certificate in feed production and broiler management obtained in North Carolina. Suffice it to say that he had equipped himself with the necessary training before stepping into the business. SIR JOSEPH I.A ARUMEMI-IKHIDE (OJEMAI FARMS) Another modern farm with high level of activity and making great impact within the nation’s agricultural space is Ojemai Farms Limited owned by Ojemai Holdings. The farm, which is located in Edo State and owned by Sir J.I.A. Arumemi-Ikhide, the chairman of Arik Air, was established in 1984 with interest tilting towards livestock production. It took off as a local producer of pork and turkey meat. However, as years past by and business expanded in the farm, there was the need for expansion of scope of operations. This led to new interest in production of broiler, catfish, fish fingerling and other forms of animal produce. The farm has grown to become one of the biggest farms in Nigeria and one of the nation’s prides in the agricultural sector. ARINZE ONEBUNNE (JOVANA FARMS) Prince Arinze Onebunne is the successful managing consultant and CEO of Jovana Farms, located in Mushin, Lagos. Onebunne specialises in the farming of animals such as grasscutters (greater cane rats), rabbits, quail, antelope, guinea pigs and fish, and so on. His high profile level of animal farming has taken him to over 30 states in Nigeria and to other countries as a seminar facilitator, advocate, training personnel and empowerment speaker. The founder of Jovana Farms is also at the vanguard of modern fish and livestock farming in Nigeria, which is considered a fast growing and lucrative subsector of the nation’s economy today. With his vast experience and engagement in training and mentoring prospective animal farmers, he earns millions of naira not only from sales of animal products, but also from consultancy charges. Onebunne also carries out feasibility research, site survey and farm construction projects, as part of his professional services. DR OLATUNDE AGBATO (ANIMAL CARE SERVICES KONSULT) Dr Olatunde Agbato, a veterinary doctor, is the founder and president/CEO of Animal Care Services Konsult. Agbato, a graduate of the University of Ibadan (UI), became a viable player in the agricultural sector with the establishment of the company known commonly by its shortened name, Animal Care. The company has interests in commercial poultry production, commercial livestock feed milling, aquaculture, manufacturing, and procurement and distribution of animal health products. The company also undertakes provision of expert services for people with interest in animal farming, but who lack the know-how. Animal Care was founded in 1979 and is located in Ogere Remo, Ogun State. The company concentrates majorly on poultry and veterinary services. It has continued to grow and has a subsidiary called Funtuna Farms, which is a poultry farming operation unit. Furthermore, it has a fish farm operation unit. Agbato has over the years distinguished himself as a veterinary doctor cum farmer. He is a fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria; fellow, Farm Management Association of Nigeria; member, International Egg Commission, and has received many awards of recognition. Agbato is, indeed, one of the farmers who have sown under the sun and can now reap their harvests. ABDULLAHI ADAMU (NAGARI INTEGRATED DAIRY FARM) Nagari Integrated Dairy is one of the farms currently being operated in the country on a commercial level. It is reputed to be one of the largest single integrated dairy farms in Africa. It covers 1,200 hectares of land and has 7,000 Holstein cattle. In view of the quality of the products it churns out, the claim that it is among the top suppliers of high quality farm and dairy products in Africa is justified. Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, a former governor of Nasarawa State and now a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is the man behind Nagari Integrated Dairy Farm. Although his fame on the political scene has overshadowed his agricultural exploits, Abdullahi can be described as an ccomplished farmer. The success story of Nagari Integrated Farm is the result of the enterprising nature of this farmer, lawyer, engineer, technocrat and consummate politician. Over the years, Nagari Integrated Dairy has invested in research and development, and in state-of-the-art dairy farming technology. The company has developed its own proprietary dairy farming expertise and methodologies. This has made it a benchmark for the efficient production of high quality dairy products. ALHAJI WAHAB IYANDA FOLAWIYO (FOLAWIYO FARMS LIMITED) Folawiyo Farms Limited, located on Yinka Folawiyo Avenue, Apapa, Lagos, was incorporated on October 4, 1985. It carries out integrated agricultural production, with branches in several states in Nigeria. It is owned by renowned business tycoon, philanthropist and the Baba Adinni of Nigeria, the late Alhaji Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo. In matters concerning agriculture, Folawiyo Farms stands tall in all aspects. They are into livestock farming, fish farming, flour milling, agro-chemical production and distribution, agricultural consultancy, development and engineering, production and supply of agro- pesticides, farm tools, fertiliser services, horticulture, and so on. Folawiyo’s journey to greatness began back in 1957 when he founded Yinka Folawiyo and Sons Limited, an import and export business empire that includes holdings in shipping, banking, construction, agriculture and energy. It is therefore not out of proportion to say Folawiyo’s business concerns traverse the entire length and breadth of the Nigerian economic terrain. PETER ADENIYI (ANU-OLUWA FARMS) Mr Peter Adeniyi, perhaps, did not understand fully the fortunes he was sowing to harvest when he founded Anu-Oluwa Farms in Ibadan, the ancient capital city of Oyo State. The farm, which has special interest in poultry and egg production for the Nigerian market, has become one of the largest farms in Nigeria. The farm also sells livestock feeds and materials, table eggs, day-old chicks, point of lays, fish and fish fingerlings and livestock vaccines. Adeniyi is one of the most successful farmers in Nigeria. Source: http://leadership.ng/news/350223/10-leading-farms-nigeria-owners

P-Square To Launch Animated TV Series "The Alingos"

Peter & Paul Okoye have taken their entertainment to another level.
The duo are set to debut a new TV cartoon series titled "The Alingos".

Peter Okoye posted pictures on Instagram and they also released a teaser video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lUwF7JYJxs More pics

Source: http://trendysturvs.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/photos-p-square-set-to-launch-cartoon-series-called-the-alingo/

Omotola Gets Suprises At Her Birthday Celebration In Ghana

So much in love!

Yeah, that's what I will call it.

Nollywood superstar Omotola Jalade Ekeinde got a surprise birthday party from her hubby, Captain Ekeinde in Ghana.

 

Source: http://www.kemifilani.com/2014/02/captain-ekeinde-surprises-his-wifey.html

Things You Don't Know About Sperms

Things You Don't Know About Sperms

1. Not all sperm are made equal: As much as a man would love to have millions of perfect little guys, the fact is that many of them are deformed. We're talking two heads, two tails, squiggly tails, heads that are too large or two small, etc.

 2. Sperm are hard workers: Well, not all of them. But of the ones that can swim straight enough to get to the egg, one lucky bugger (though sometimes more than one. Can you say multiples?) drills its way into the egg to begin fertilization.

3. There is a difference between "sperm" and "semen": Many people use both terms interchangeably, but they are not the same substance. Sperm cells are just one part of the semen. Seminal fluid also contains fructose and proteolytic, among other enzymes, to help the sperm on they way.

4. The odds are tough: In the average ejaculate, there 200 million sperm. That's some steep competition!

5. Sperm don’t have to be moving to fertilize an egg: That's both true and not true. For natural fertilization to occur, the sperm has to be able to swim and drill into the egg, but during In-Vitro fertilization, the sperm is injected directly into the egg, making motion on the sperm's part a nonissue.

6. They don't always know where they're going: Only about half of the sperm who are ejaculated make it to the egg. The rest doodle around in circles.

7. You need to keep your boys cool: For healthy sperm to exist in a man's body, the testicles need to be cooler than the body. On average, testicles are seven degrees cooler than the rest of the body. You don't want the testicles to be any closer to the warmth than necessary. That's why boxers are better than briefs when it comes to making babies!

8. The production process is different in men and women: Ladies are born with all the eggs they will ever have in their life. But men are constantly making new sperm. It takes about two months for a sperm cell to go from start to finish.

9. Diet plays a big role in the taste of semen: Gentlemen, if you are partial to oral sex, do both of you a favour by exercising regularly and maintaining a diet high in fruits and veggies. It benefits you in that you will have healthier sperm, and it benefits your partner in that your semen tastes better. A diet high in red meat, dairy, garlic and coffee will make the taste of your semen take a nosedive.

10. They come in both genders: Yes, there are male and female sperm. The males tend to be faster, but the females are stronger, so it's kind of a stalemate in the sperm gender war.
http://www.yourtango.com/2014208352/sex-sperm-101-10-crazy-facts-you-never-knew-about-his-swimmers-ejaculation-IVF-semen

Predicted Features To Be On The Next Whatsapp Update

Predicted Features To Be On The Next Whatsapp Update

Few days ago, my WhatsApp failed to send nor receive messages. I could only come to a conclusion that Facebook had started their business. It’s obvious that there will be modifications or changes on our favourite instant messaging app, but we are not sure of what changes will be made. Before thinking of ditching or getting over excited for WhatsApp here are a few changes or predicted features that might be applied on WhatsApp.


Addition of some privacy features:
Of course we all know how Mack loves his privacy, I’m not too sure in what part of WhatsApp this feature is going to be in but I’m quite sure there will be some sort of privacy settings on the next update on WhatsApp

Integration of WhatsApp messages on facebook.com:
This is one feature I’m most certainly sure will happen, users will be able to go through their Facebook messages on WhatsApp and likewise. We also will be able to send messages to Facebook from WhatsApp.

Theme Colour:
The green theme colour and all then other minimalistic background designs on WhatsApp might all phase away. We all know Facebook loves the blue colour with a touch of miniature imagery. That will be applied on WhatsApp as they desire.

Ads supported, of course:
This I’m also very sure of, definitely WhatsApp will start displaying ads, after all that’s what the Facebook team does best.

Integration of WhatsApp user profile with both Facebook and Instagram:
WhatsApp has only been allowed to upload one profile picture at a time without saving it for later viewing, those of you using WhatsApp know what I mean. But with the integration of Instagram, photos of both you and friends can be viewed at anytime anywhere.

IM messaging with Instagram followers:
About a million people have already downloaded the app “insta-message” on the Playstore, but the truth we all know is that it doesn’t work. No developer has cone up with a solution to integrate Instagram with an IM. Now with the purchase of WhatsApp that will seem to come into reality.

Special WhatsApp package plans for small and large businesses.:
Just the way Facebook for business was launched, and how businesses choose to use Twitter as a good marketing platform, the same will be applied on WhatsApp, and this time around it might just be termed, WhatsApp for business . No better name for it.

You can get more on this site: www.brelix.com

You Can Make Millions From Mushroom Cultivation

You Can Make Millions From Mushroom Cultivation

The greatest difficulty in feeding man is to supply a sufficient quantity of the body- building material i.e protein. The other three nutritional categories are: the source of energy food (carbohydrates and fats), accessory food factors (vitamins) and inorganic compounds which are indispensable to good health. Water is of course essential (Chang and Buswell, 2003). In addition to their good proteins, mushrooms are a relatively good source of the following individual nutrients: fat, phosphorus, iron and vitamins including thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, ergosterine and niacin. They are low in calories, carbohydrates and calcium.
In ancient Egypt, people consider mushroom as the plant of immortality, and the Pharaohs, respecting its delicious flavors, decreed that mushroom should not be touched by commoners. 
Today, the science of mushroom has been fully developed for many species in the developed countries in Europe, North America and Asia. For example Agaricus bisporus,mostly produced in North America and European countries. Volvariella volvacea produced in china, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia. Oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus, P. pulmonarius produced in Asia, Italy and Hungary. The Jew’s ear Auricularia auricula is produced in China for centuries. While these countries are now deriving a great economic benefits (in mushroom exports) and increased the dietary of their people, Nigeria is still behind in this regard. Only a few smart entrepreneurs are into the production of mushroom in Nigeria, however this is not enough to meet the high demands of the health oriented public. There is alot of demand for Mushrooms in Nigeria due to the continous increase in population. 


BENFITS
(1) Mushrooms offer tremendous applications as they can be used as food and medicines besides their key ecological roles. They represent as one of the world’s greatest untapped resources of nutrition and palatable food of the future. Mushrooms have been found effective against HIV, cancer, cholesterol reduction, stress, insomnia, asthma, allergies and diabetes (Bobek and Galbavy, 1999)

(2) The demand for mushroom is higher than supply all over the world. (here lies a great opportunity for those that are smart).

(3) Mushrooms are very cheap to cultivate, they grow on waste substances such as, Sawdust, Wood shavings, Cotton waste, Rice bran, Wheat bran, Yam peels, Cassava peels and other agro-industrial wastes.

(4) Mushrooms are relatively fast growing organisms. Some tropical mushrooms can be harvested and consumed within 10 days after spawning.

(5) You do not need a land, a room is enough to start with.

(6) Thus the activity can generate new jobs, especially in tropical or less developed countries.

FG Moves To Resolve HND/Bsc Disparity

FG Moves To Resolve HND/Bsc Disparity

The Federal Government will soon resolve the age-long complaints of holders of Higher National Diploma, HND certificates over discriminations against them in favour of degree holders, in the areas of salary, promotion and other fringe benefits.
Already, a meeting of all the Heads of Civil Service of the 36 states of the federation has been scheduled for Ilorin, the Kwara State capital between Monday, February 24 and Friday 28, 2014 to thrash out the knotty issues relating to work schedule and qualifications said to be among the problems causing the disparity between holders of the two certificates.
The Kwara State Head of Service, Alhaji Dabarako Mohammed spoke on the isAsue at a news briefing in Ilorin, yesterday.
Mohammed explained that the rivalry in the area of job schedule between holders of the two certificates would be thoroughly discussed and the issue put to rest once and for all.
“This issue of disparity between holders of HND and degree has been agitating the minds of many Nigerians. It is a very sensitive issue. We will use this needed platform to discuss it once and for all and put the matter to rest. We will discuss their work schedule and make clarifications about it,’’ he said.
According to Mohammed, apart from the Heads of Service, relevant permanent secretaries, directors and deputy directors in 36 states of the federation were among top government functionaries expected to attend the conference.
He described the disparity in academic qualification as sensitive issue, adding that the meeting would thrash out the matter for harmonious working relationship in the nation’s civil service.

Mikel May Leave Chelsea This Summer

Mikel May Leave Chelsea This Summer

John Mikel Obi's days at Chelsea could be numbered as the club look set to offload the Nigeria international at the end of the season.

According to reports in England, Blues boss Jose Mourinho has informed Mikel he can leave the side for a small fee this summer.

The Premier League giants have already started looking for Mikel's replacement, with Olympique Marseille's Gianelli Imbula identified as a potential successor.



Mikel has become unsettled at Chelsea since the return of Mourinho to west London.

The midfielder, who was earlier linked with a move to Galatasary and AS Monaco, has fallen further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the January arrival of Nemanja Matic.

http://www.kickoffnigeria.com/news/41803/chelsea_set_to_offload_nigerian_midfielder_mikel?display=&page=2

10 Essential Smartphone Accessories That You Should Have

10 Essential Smartphone Accessories That You Should Have

Smartphones are cool gadgets that enable us to do lots of stuff daily. However, to optimize the functions of your smartphone, you need additional accessories to enhance particular functions and features to give you better user experience. Here is a list of 10 Essential smartphone accessories that would make your life more fun, exciting and organised.

1. Rhino Shield Protector



As we are all aware, there are lots of screen guards sold in the market today. However, these screen guards at most prevent your screen from scratch but if your phone drops, just say good bye to your beautiful screen. But if you require full protection of your smartphone from scratch, direct impact and manipulation print marks you would certainly need a Rhino shield protector.

2. Battery Pack Charger


In other to enjoy your smartphone you would need to keep the battery up and running. An extra battery and mobile battery pack charger would be most essential to keep you on the go. 

3. Sound Amplifier



Playing music on your smartphone speaker isn't that great, however with a sound amplifier accessory you can turn your smartphone into a mini Home Theater Sound System. 

4. Smartphone printer



Print out your favorite photos from your smartphone with smartphone printer. 

5. Smartphone Projector



Want to enjoy movie on the big screen? Get smartphone projector for your smartphone and enjoy movies from your smartphone projected on a big screen.

6. Attachable Camera Accessories



Use attachable camera accessory to enhance photographic experience on your smartphone.

Nigeria Vs Mexico- Match Preview

Nigeria will face Mexico in a friendly in the United States on 5 March in their build-up to the Brazil World Cup.

Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Mexican National football team on the 5th of May.
The match will be held at the Georgia Dome Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
It will be the second time in 10 months that the sides have met in a friendly in the US - they played out a 2-2 draw in Houston on 31 May.
"This is the first big friendly for the Super Eagles on the road to Brazil," Nigeria Football Federation spokesman Ademola Olajire told BBC Sport".
With both countries preparing for the World Cup and playing in front of large Nigerian and Mexican crowd, it should spark a great atmosphere in Atlanta.
It's clear that if Nigeria is to prepare well for Brazil, they need to start playing against strong teams.
"The organisers have gone an extra mile to make this happen because both nations will be competing against teams with similar football culture in the summer, so this should help."
Nigeria face Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group F at the 2014 World Cup, while Mexico play in group A against hosts and five-time winners Brazil, Croatia and Cameroon.
The reigning African champions have not won a match at the World Cup since beating Bulgaria in 1998 and they will hope to avoid falling at the first hurdle - a fate they suffered in both 2002 and 2010.

Despite losing both their opening group games in South Africa four years ago, the Super Eagles still had the chance to reach the last 16 by beating South Korea in their final game, but they were held to a 2-2 draw and finished bottom of the group.
Brazil 2014 will be Nigeria's fifth appearance at a World Cup finals.
Their best outings at the tournament were in 1994 and 1998 when they reached the knockout round of 16.