Phones for Nigeria's Farmers

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AllAfrica
Publisher:
AllAfrica
Publication Date:
8 February 2013
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Nigeria's Agricultural Ministry has moved forward with a controversial plan to provide the country's farmers with cellphones. These phones will be used for vouchers to purchase seed and fertilizer and it is hoped that the new system will cut down on corruption in the sector.



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