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By Niyi Adegbaju Our last topic was centered on sesame production. Today, we shall talk about agronomic practices for soybean (Glycine max)  production in Nigeria required in support of proper monitoring & evaluation (M&E).        Land Preparation Plough, harrow and ridge manually with a hoe or animal drawn implement or tractor. It can also be planted on flat seedbeds. 2.       Site Selection: Well drained deep soil of pH 4.5 to 8.5 3.       Seed Selection: Select seed based on maturity, yield potential, lodging, drought tolerance, and resistance to pests and diseases. Table 1: Recommended varieties for Guinea savanna ecological zones in Nigeria. Variety Ecology Characteristics Striga control TGX 1448-2E Southern and   northern Guinea savannas Medium maturing, high yield, low shattering, high oil content , excellent grain ...

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTERS As a complement to its micro-finance policy and also to ensure the sustained supply of skilled entrepreneurs to take the opportunities available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] in 2006 initiated plans to support the efforts of the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), National Directorate of Employment (NDE), National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), Industrial Training Fund (ITF) etc by establishing or strengthening one Entrepreneurship Development Centre [EDC] in each of the six geo-political zones in Nigeria. The aim of establishment of the EDCs are: To develop entrepreneurship spirit amongst Nigerians and provide insight into the tools, techniques and framework for managing all functional areas of business enterprise, including production, marketing, personnel and finance. To develop skills of would-be-entrepreneurs to successfully start, expand, diver...

Opportunity  is a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do something great or to achieve desired success in life. Opportunity usually comes but once and if managed judiciously whenever it comes, it becomes a lifetime opportunity of achieving greatness in life. Some people are blessed with windows of opportunities while some are restricted to a one-time opportunity. Before I go further on this, I remember my Ghanaian teacher, Mr. Amuzu in mid 1990s who taught me this song; "Take your time and work very hard, when the days are very young. x2 Once an opportunity is lost, it can never be regained. Do not waste your golden chance, When the days are very young"  Believe that nothing is impossible to achieve. Be an optimist! "An optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty" - Winston Churchill Opportunity can come in diverse ways and at any time. It may come when you're at school or when you're home.  It may come when y...