By Mercy Omoike and Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has splashed the sum of N150 million to the 2025 Agrithon finalists to ensure agricultural sustainability and systems in the state. The fund was granted at the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems Agrinnovation Summit 2.0 held on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has warned that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) could claim 10 million lives globally each year, with four million of the deaths likely occurring in Africa. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made the disclosure at the commencement of the 2025 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness WeekContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Institute of Quality Assurance of Nigeria (IQAN) has honoured the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Alhaji Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, with an honorary patron and fellowship award for his exemplary leadership and contributions to national food security. The award was presented on Monday duringContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Mr Nuhu Abdullahi, National Coordinator of the Public Enlightenment Movement, says the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Tinubu will play a significant role in transforming the Northern economy. Abdullahi stated this during the launch of the second phase of its nationwideContinue Reading
By Reporters Prices of foodstuffs have significantly dropped in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A survey conducted by NAN in major markets in Maiduguri, Damaturu, Yola-North and Numan, indicates a steady decline in the prices of rice, maize, beans, pepper, millet, spaghetti and cookingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme Additional Financing (VCDP+AF) had recorded significant milestones in rice and cassava value chains in the state. Hajiya Hadizat Isah, Coordinator of the Niger State Programme Management Unit (SPMU), disclosed this during a Steering CommitteeContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Stakeholders in Nigeria’s organic and agroecology sector have urged stronger policy backing to promote sustainable and chemical-free agriculture across the country. They made the call at the 2025 National Organic and Agroecology Business Summit on Tuesday in Abuja. The event, organised by the Organic and Agroecology InitiativeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Lee Group are partnering to establish a multi-million-dollar sugar production project in Taraba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gesture is part of Nigeria’s drive toward self-sufficiency in sugar production. The Executive-Secretary of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the 2025 Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo will boost innovation, mechanisation and partnerships to advance Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Farmers and agricultural experts have urged the Federal Government to take deliberate policy measures to sustain the recent decline in food prices across the country. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. They said while theContinue Reading
