Nigeria Links Phones to Food

The government has moved forward with a controversial program to distribute cell phones to poor farmers in a bid to cut corruption and deliver services in the agricultural sector.

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VIDEO: Phones for Nigeria's Farmers

Nigeria's Agricultural Ministry has moved forward with a controversial plan to provide the country's farmers with cellphones. These phones will be ... see more »

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  • Imputus007
    May 28 2013, 09:50
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    I can only see women farmers in the video. No wonder Nigeria is not self-sufficient in food production. The men are not involved in farming. Poor women, they had to work and work so hard to provide food for the nation.

  • Nokero-Steve
    Feb 18 2013, 18:04
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    We have been inventing, manufacturing and distributing mobile phone charges for this exact situation. Please review our work at our website, nokero.com. In particular, look at the RayCel (P103). Best, Steve

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