By Felicia Imohimi Mercy Corps says it has empowered 9,383 ginger farmers in Kaduna State through its Empowering Resilient Ginger Farmers (ERGF) project, aimed at boosting productivity and improving livelihoods. Mr Ismail Rilwan, Programme Manager, Mercy Corps, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the closeout meeting of the projectContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has applauded the Federal Government’s efforts in boosting Nigeria’s agriculture agenda for food sovereignty. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, said this at the bank’s 2025 Agric & Export Expo on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Akinjide Adeosun, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ST.RACHEAL’S™ Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to review reforms to tackle hunger, high transport fares and rents. Adeosun, a licensed Pharmacist and Founder of the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF), made the appealContinue Reading
By Ahmed Dantala Mr Abubakar Gotomo, founder of Gotomo Farms and Wildlife Services, has urged the youths to explore agro-business as a pathway to sustainable employment. Gotomo made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Diko, Niger on Sunday. NAN reports thatContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Young agriculturists in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have called on the Federal Government to increase support for local food producers to boost livestock farming and reduce dependence on imported animal products. The farmers made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) atContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Experts in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to prioritise organic farming and reduce reliance on hazardous agrochemicals, which threatens public health and limit Nigeria’s access to international markets. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
