Waivers, smuggling threaten Nigeria’s rice industry- Stakeholders

By Akpan Glory The Competitive African Rice Forum (CARF-FSD Nigeria) has expressed concern that policy inconsistencies, selective import duty waivers, and the unchecked smuggling of rice are threatening the viability of Nigeria’s rice industry. The group, a coalition of rice farmers, millers, processors, marketers, NGOs and development partners, warned thatContinue Reading

FG targets irrigation to boost food security

By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced plansContinue Reading

River basin authorities pledge stronger partnerships for food security

By Akpan Glory The River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern agricultural technologies. Alhaji Abubakar Malam, who spoke on behalf of the RBDA Boards and Management teams at the close of a two-day retreat inContinue Reading

NADF, Katsina govt partner on food system transformation, job creation

By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Katsina State Government have pledged to transform the country’s food system and create jobs for the populace. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Gov. Dikko Radda, to the Executive Secretary, NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, in Abuja. RaddaContinue Reading

Youth, women vital to advancing irrigated agriculture in Africa – Experts

By Tosin Kolade Irrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central theme at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on Wednesday night in Abuja.Continue Reading

IWMI unveils strategy to boost water, agriculture innovation

By Tosin Kolade The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has introduced its 2024-2030 strategy to drive innovation in water management and agricultural practices in Nigeria. This announcement was made at the sidelines of the Africa Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja on Monday. IWMI Director General, Dr MarkContinue Reading

FG declares national emergency on food security

By Tosin Kolade President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nationwide. Tinubu made the declaration while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to theContinue Reading

L-PRES Coordinator seeks private sector support for livestock growth

By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project has called for collaboration with the private sector to boost commercial livestock farming, increase productivity, and strengthen the resilience of targeted livestock production systems across Nigeria. Mr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, made the call at theContinue Reading