By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says more than 1.44 million Nigerians have benefited from the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) nationwide since its inception. The National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr Sanusi Abubakar, disclosed this at the project’s mid-term review meeting. Abubakar said the figure had exceededContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) says it is intensifying efforts to scale up annual vaccine production at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) from 150 million to 850 million doses. The project said the initiative would significantly strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for local vaccine productionContinue Reading
Driven by its commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is partnering with the Niger State Government to fast-track industrialisation, unlock investment opportunities, and create sustainable wealth in the State. A statement from the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said currently the company was partneringContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Community Action for Food Security, Africa (CAFS) and Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI)have unveiled “Incorporation of Blockchain Technology to Access Climate-Smart Solar Dryers” to tackle post-harvest losses. The project supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security is aimedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have commenced capacity building for stakeholders to scale up climate finance mobilisation under the Value Chain Development Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The initiative is aimed at strengthening the ability of federal and state actors toContinue Reading
The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has attributed the current surge in tomato prices to dwindling supply and rising transportation costs.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and development partners, has unveiled the 2025–2030 Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its Strategic Action Plan. The policy is aimed at promoting equitable access to agricultural resources, opportunities and decision-making across the agrifood value chain.Continue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju The Federal Government (FG) says strategic capacity development of grassroots farmers is key to the transformation of national dairy production. Mr Idris Ajimobi, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Livestock Development, said this at the training of 100 small-scale dairy farmers in Ibadan. TheContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says no fewer than 10 million farmers will receive soil test-based advisory services by 2027 to boost productivity, nutrition and incomes nationwide. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said this in Abuja at the unveiling of the ReadinessContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to strengthening rural economies, improving market access, and advancing food security through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said this on Monday at the 10th Joint WorldContinue Reading
