By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has attributed Africa’s agricultural challenges to low investor confidence and weak institutions needed to transform capital into reliable food systems. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of NADF, said this at the ongoing Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) Summit in Rwanda. IbrahimContinue Reading

By Adesewa George The Agricultural Agenda Nigeria Initiative (AANI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient equipment that will support smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The agreement was signed on Thursday in Abuja during the National Stakeholders’ EngagementContinue Reading

By Patricia Amogu Nigeria has joined 21 other countries in the Convergence Initiative to integrate food systems transformation with climate action as part of efforts to strengthen food security and address climate challenges. The development was disclosed at a two-day National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Convergence Initiative in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading

By Mustapha Yauri No fewer than 100 tomato farmers, processors, marketers, and other value-chain actors from the North-West have received training on climate-smart agriculture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training aims to improve production, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen resilience to climate change. Speaking at theContinue Reading

By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. Lateef Sanni, the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) says Nigeria can achieve food security through improved storage infrastructure and adequate credit support to farmers. Sanni said this on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 15th Faculty of Agriculture Lecture and 65th anniversaryContinue Reading

By Safia Abdulrahman Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enhance agricultural productivity. The initiative was introduced in Abuja to mark the 2026 World EnvironmentContinue Reading