Law as a Tool for Ensuring Contributions of Small-Scale Women Farmers to Food Security in Nigeria

Books, Journals and Articles

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Reports, Papers and Other Documents

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CBN, IFAD give Awards to 60 MFBs, Others for Supporting Rural Businesses, 18 March 2017, available at: <http://authorityngr.com/2017/03/CBN-IFAD-give-awards-to-60-MFBs-others-for-supporting-rural-businesses/>.Search in Google Scholar

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Legislations

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