By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food systems have called for stronger linkage between agriculture, industry, and markets to unlock value chains, enhance food security, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. They made the call on Thursday in Lagos via a communique from the American Business Council (ABC) eventContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it will unveil the Afritropic Greenhouse Farms by December to ensure year-round availability of fresh, hygienic vegetables for residents of the FCT and neighbouring states. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, made this known during an inspection ofContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has urged the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) to report science accurately to support Africa’s drive for a food secure and climate resilience future. Dr Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director of AATF, gave the advice at the opening ceremony of IFAJContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The World Bank has reiterated its commitments to turning agriculture into a viable business that drive jobs, income and food security across the globe. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said this in Washington, at the “AgriConnect Flagship Event on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual MeetingsContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola (News Agency of Nigeria) Nigeria’s food security challenges can be effectively addressed by prioritising and adopting the research findings of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). With over five decades of experience in agricultural research, IITA has developed innovativeContinue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Some farmers in Bauchi said the introduction of a smart agric education programme by the Savanna Institute for Sustainable Development (SISDev) would revolutionise agriculture in the state. The programme is being implemented with support of the Soil Values project funded by the International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC).Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) to enhance farmers’ understanding of soil management for improved productivity, quality produce, and higher income. Speaking at the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Foundation of Nigeria (NAFN) has urged state and local governments across the country to collaborate and actively participate in the 2025 National Agricultural Show to strengthen efforts toward achieving food security. NAFN Board of Trustees Chairman, Mr Kabir Ibrahim, made the call during anContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has inaugurated the Federal Inter-Agency Technical Committee for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones ( SAPZ) programme. The SAPZ initiative is a flagship programme designed to drive agro-industrialisation, promote value addition, create jobs, enhance food security, and attract private sector investments into rural economies. Speaking atContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi government has launched a major initiative to rehabilitate nine livestock markets across the three senatorial districts of the state. The bid opening ceremony for the project was held on Friday at the Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi L-PRES) Project office in Lokoja.Continue Reading
