By Olatunde Ajayi The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says cassava bio-ethanol, utilised in agriculture, industry, energy and for clean environment, will be deployed by the Federal Government for broad-based economic transformation. The minister stated this at the opening of a two-day public-private dialogue on theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid project, Strategic Partnership for Agroecology and Climate Justice (SPAC–West Africa), has supported more than 12,000 women farmers and youths in FCT with agroecology known as organic farming. Mrs Hajara Ramson, Project Lead, SPAC–West Africa, Nigeria, disclosed this at the stakeholders Campaign and Advocacy on LandContinue Reading
FG, veterinary council move to curb malpractices in livestock sector By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Jan. 28, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has pledged to collaborate with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) and other stakeholders to curb unwholesome practices in the poultry and livestockContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi No fewer than 2,913 smallholder women farmers have accessed improved essential agricultural services through ActionAid’s Scaling Up of Public Investments in Agriculture (SUPIA II) project between July 2022 and December 2025. Mrs Suwaiba Dankabo, Deputy Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, disclosed this at the SUPIA II ProjectContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state government has reaffirmed its commitment to agriculture as a key driver of food security and economic growth. It describes the sector as a top priority of Gov. Umaru Bago led-administration. Alhaji Isah Sidi-Rijau Commissioner for Agriculture, said this during a one-day retreat for management staffContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged financial institutions to develop tailored products that help farmers adopt low-emission, climate-smart practices to ensure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems and a more climate-secure Nigeria. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Heifer Nigeria, an international NGO, has unveiled the 2026 AYuTe Nigeria Challenge, offering 40,000 dollars to support youth-led agritech innovations, transform Nigeria’s food system and improve smallholder farmers’ incomes. The disclosure was made on Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2026 annual Agriculture, Youth andContinue Reading
FG pledges support for agriculture at Education University Agriculture By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN)The Federal Government has pledged to support agricultural and infrastructure development at the Federal University of Education, Kontagora (FUEK), Niger State. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abdullahi Aliyu, gaveContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka No fewer than 200 farmers in Akwa Ibom have benefitted from the Arise Grant of the state government, to boost food production in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Offiong Offor, disclosed this during an interaction with farmers in Uyo on Tuesday. Offor said thatContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Digital Green Nigeria has pledged sustained collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to deploy digital solutions addressing Nigeria’s extension service gaps. David Edimu, Country Lead for Digital Green Nigeria, made the pledge during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
